15Z Aviation Senior Sergeant

OVERVIEW
The Aviation Senior Sergeant is responsible for supervising Enlisted personnel in Aviation MOSs. They might oversee operations in maintenance facilities or provide tactical and technical guidance to Enlisted personnel in combat roles.  

JOB DUTIES

• Supervise training programs
• Instruct personnel in proper techniques and procedures
• Provide professional support
• Prepare reports and evaluations
• Provide oversight of flight operations

TRAINING
The path to becoming an Aviation Senior Sergeant typically begins with enlistment in an Aviation MOS, all of which require 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven to 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as a supervisor in commercial aviation, aerospace or electrical engineering, or as a manager at a corporation.