Marine Corps COOL Summary - 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.

National Certifications

You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

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

You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

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.

You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

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

You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. 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. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.

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

You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you

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.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Credential	Agency	Related As	Attainability	COOL$	GI Bill^®	Accreditation
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand	International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) Is Not In Demand	Certiport	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Is Not In Demand	ASTM International	Other
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Is Not In Demand	National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access 2016 Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Outlook 2016 Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Associate (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate (Outlook and Outlook 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) Is Not In Demand	Microsoft Corporation	Some		COOL Bucks	GI Bill

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.

Airfield Operations Specialists

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:

Computer Operator

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.

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Administrative Services Managers	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Airfield Operations Specialists	Most	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Cargo and Freight Agents	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Correspondence Clerks	Some			find local salary
Data Entry Keyers	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Database Administrators	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Procurement Clerks	Some			find local salary
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Transportation Inspectors	Some			find local salary

Related Federal Occupations

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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Other Career Considerations

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 MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist can be found below.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Jobs

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

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.

Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.

For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see:

Tuition Assistance (TA) DECIDE

Additional Information

Additional information pertaining to MOS 7041 Aviation Operations Specialist can be found below.

Aviation Schools

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