Navy photo by MC3 N.C. Kaylor
Air Officer (Air Boss or Boss) — Is responsible to the ship’s commanding officer. Supervises and directs primary flight-control operations, aircraft-launch-and-recovery equipment (ALRE), aviation fuel systems, aircraft handling on the flight deck and hangar deck, aircraft firefighting, and crash, salvage and rescue operations.
Navy photo by MC3 Kathleen Gorby
Assistant Air Officer (Mini Boss) — Aids the Air Boss by making sure that his plans, orders and instructions are carried out.
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Navy photo by MC3 Jason Poplin
Aircraft Handling Officer (ACHO or Handler) — Exercises overall supervision of
embarked aircraft and assists the Air Boss in conducting of flight operations.
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