A Navy Aviation Mechanical Administrationman is referred to as an AZ. This is perhaps fitting, as sailors in this diverse rating, as AZs seem to do everything from “A to Z.” Normally working in production or maintenance control, you’ll find the AZ doing tasks from performing clerical and administrative duties (typing, filing, etc.). They may … Read more
Are you looking for a Navy shipboard position that is multifaceted in nature and also comes with a lot of responsibility? Maybe you have a desire to work on one of the Navy’s more technologically advanced submarines. Whatever your individual case may be, then entering into the Navy Sonar Technician career field may just be … Read more
There is no such thing as an unimportant job in the Navy. Evidence of that is those that perform the duties of a Navy Ships Serviceman. It’s a job that is as old as the navy itself and it’s more of a jack of all trades position. Navy Ship’s Serviceman are the ones that handle … Read more
A Navy quartermaster specializes in navigation, with a focus on mapping and charts, as well as using electronic navigation systems. Navy quartermasters work as assistants to the Officers of the Deck and the navigator. They may also perform ship control as helmsman, or serve watch on the bridge. They also maintain the ship’s Deck Log, … Read more
Navy Personnel Specialists (PS) are the Navy’s customer support representatives for their fellow sailors. The PS provides their shipmates with both counseling and information regarding Navy-related occupations. They also provide information on general education and job training opportunities, rights and benefits, and promotion requirements. The Personnel Specialist also helps to decode and determine travel entitlements. … Read more