Specialty Summary. Performs and manages aviation and parachutist Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) and Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) functions related to scheduling, standardization and evaluation, flying and ground training, aviation flight records, parachutist jump records and squadron operations. Operates and maintains the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 155600.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Interprets public law, plans, organizes, and directs aircrew and parachutist resource activities. Reviews aviation mission accomplishment reports for accuracy. Initiates actions to support aviation management policies and procedures, and conducts aircrew and parachutist interviews. Prepares and processes aeronautical and military pay orders and flight authorizations.

Performs aviation and parachutist resource management functions. Monitors flight physicals, physiological training, aircrew qualifications, and other aircrew and parachutist-related programs. Schedules aircrew training and aircraft sorties, and maintains mission information. Monitors individual flight requirements, unit flying hours, and aviation requirement changes.

Maintains control and accountability for ARMS data. Controls security access to ARMS data interfaces, and advises on matters pertaining to ARMS requirements and modifications.

Inspects and evaluates production and maintenance of aviation flight and parachutist jump records, files, and reports. Evaluates completed work and group performance. Ensures functional directives are accurate and complete. Reviews aviation resource management procedures and recommends changes. Reviews trend analysis.

Specialty Qualifications:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: rated, career enlisted aviators, nonrated, operational support, and parachutist duty classifications and aviation management policies; aircrew and parachutist continuation and qualification training and upgrade; flying hour and flying incentive pay.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in oral communications and computer operations is desirable.