MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist

MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist

MOS Description

To provide the Marine Corps with trained personnel in MOS 7041, Aviation Operations Specialist (AOS). Selected Marine Corps personnel, male and female are provided with the basic duties of an Aviation Operations Specialist. This includes drafting correspondence; assisting in the preparation of orders, maintaining orders of flight time in both master and individual flight files in accordance with current Marine Corps standard systems and software applications; maintaining files of extended flight; storage and dissemination of flight information publications (FLIP); posting radio and landing facility charts, flight information manuals, maps, and preparing aviation operations safety reports. Additional duties include supporting air tasking order (ATO) production within a Tactical Air Command (TACC), coordinating airfield services to include Air Traffic Control (ATC), Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC), Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) transient Aircraft, Flight Planning, Fuel Services, Airfield Maintenance in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and restricted airspace management for tenant and non-tenant activities. Although this training is not all inclusive, graduates will be able to function at all levels of command. MOS 7041 is assigned upon completion of the Marine Aviation Operations Specialist Course (MARAOS) and meeting all required prerequisites.

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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

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As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.

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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Records Manager (CRM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
International Computer Driving License Is Not In Demand International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) US someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) Is Not In Demand Certiport someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
SARTECH II Is Not In Demand National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) otherOther        
SARTECH I / Crewleader Is Not In Demand National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
SARTECH III Is Not In Demand National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) otherOther        
Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Is Not In Demand National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) otherOther        
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Is Not In Demand National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Records Analyst (CRA) Is Not In Demand Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist:

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

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Administrative Services Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Airfield Operations Specialists mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Cargo and Freight Agents someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Correspondence Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Data Entry Keyers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Database Administrators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Freight and Cargo Inspectors someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Procurement Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS 7041 can be found below.

There are numerous opportunities available in the aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a range of career opportunities to individuals with different skills within its organization. Their workforce includes:

  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aviation Safety Inspectors
  • Airways Transportation Systems Specialists
  • Community Planners
  • Security Inspectors
  • Engineers
  • Program Managers
  • Acquisition Specialists
  • Contract Specialists
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Technicians

Consult the FAA Jobs website for additional information on aviation related career opportunities and job openings.

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is a non-profit society which represents all professionals in aviation maintenance and provides it's members information on aviation maintenance occupations.

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Aviation Schools

The Aviation Schools Online website provides a list of schools, programs, and other resources that might be of interest to aviation professionals.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential is recommended for mid-career level office management and business administrative professionals. Administrative professionals should have basic knowledge of office systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how to apply the principles of human relations and communications. Candidates must take and pass a written examination based on knowledge acquired by the office professional through education and reading. Candidates must have four years of experience of which advanced education may be used in place of some experience.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM), Certified Records Manager (CRM) certification requires candidates to meet both educational and work experience certification requirements. A minimum of one year of professional records and information management (RIM) work experience is required, regardless of the level of education a candidate possesses. The minimum acceptable education is graduation from high school (completion of 12 grades) or equivalent (e.g., GED credential or equivalency diploma) in conjunction with five years of professional level RIM experience. The preferred qualifications are a college degree (four-year or bachelor’s degree) and one year of professional RIM experience. CRM candidates must pass a six-part written examination.

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Renewal Period: Not Renewable

The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is a basic skill level certification program that validates an individual's basic computer skills training. The ICDL is composed of modules covering computer topics. The modules are vendor neutral, i.e., not linked to a particular software firm. Candidates may select any combination of modules to create a custom program. There are no education or experience requirements and training is not mandatory.

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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) is an entry level certification for candidates to demonstrate general computing and internet skills. The exam covers a variety of commonly used software products and Internet protocols and is ideal for beginners. The certification is relevant to any occupation requiring a general knowledge of how computers function and an ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and internet applications. There are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the IC3 exams. The IC3 Global Standard 4 (GS4) exams apply to Windows 7 and Office 2010, while the IC3 Global Standard 5 (GS5) exams apply to Windows 10 and Office 2016. Candidates must pass the three exams for either GS4 or GS5 to be certified.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

SARTECH I /Crewleader is a mid-level certification and the advanced level for SAR personnel. The level is recommended only for persons who function on SAR missions as field searchers and who may function as Crew Leader. Persons who obtain this certification are to function within the limits of the certification described in the NASAR Certification Criteria for SARTECH I/CREWLEADER. The NASAR course that prepares one to challenge the SARTECH I/CREWLEADER examination is Advanced Search and Rescue.

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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is an entry-level certification designed to help individuals take the first step toward a career as an IT professional or developer. Students, those changing careers or just starting, or those exploring a technology career are best suited towards earning an MTA certification. The next step in the Microsoft certification path is Microsoft Technology Specialist (MCTS), which requires hands-on experience with the Microsoft technology platform. There are a number of MTA exams available in the area of IT infrastructure, database or developer. Passing one exam earns the MTA certification.

Note that individuals who already have an in-depth understanding of and hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, might want to start with a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification or one of the Professional Series tracks. Please review the VA website to check which Microsoft exams in this certification track are eligible for GI Bill reimbursement.

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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

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Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

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Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill.

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

High

Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
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Registered Apprenticeship

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