Amazing Navy Jobs - Aircraft Plane Director

Using handsignals, an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Equipment (ABE, green jersey) works together with an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler (ABH, yellow jersey) to direct an F-18 Hornet to ensure proper alignment prior to hook up and launch off Catapult #4 on an aircraft carrier! The ABE will ensure the aircraft’s nose gear is properly aligned with the catapult, while also installing the holdback bar. They will then work with the ABH to taxi the jet forward and onto the catapult shuttle prior to launch! Make