air force officer

Air force officers specialise in flying or ground duties, and supervise a team of air force personnel. They coordinate their team's training and welfare, and perform duties specific to their area of specialisation.

Alternative Labels

air commodore

command and control officer

flight lieutenant

flight officer

military group captain

pilot officer

royal airforce officer

squadron leader

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply air force procedures apply military aviation regulations collect real-time geolocation information devise military tactics ensure compliance with types of weapons ensure public safety and security give instructions to staff handle surveillance equipment identify security threats lead military troops perform military operations supervise crew train air force crew use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

air force operations camouflage military aviation military combat techniques military drill military weaponry surveillance methods

Optional Skills and Competences

communicate in air traffic services coordinate humanitarian aid missions coordinate patrols coordinate rescue missions create a flight plan ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations execute flight plans give battle commands operate cockpit control panels operate radio equipment perform flight manoeuvres undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements write situation reports

Optional Knowledge

aircraft flight control systems aviation meteorology military code visual flight rules

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f2cc5978-e45c-4f28-b859-7f89221b0505

Status

released

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