Aircrewman May 2026

: This is a general rating for enlisted sailors who serve as aircraft systems operators or in-flight maintenance technicians.

: You will often see it paired with a specialty, such as: Naval Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF) Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (AWR) Naval Aircrewman Operator (AWO) Usage Examples aircrewman

: "To become an aircrewman, you'll need to sign an AIRC or AIRR contract". : This is a general rating for enlisted

: Use this when referring to a specific person already mentioned or known to the reader (e.g., "The aircrewman communicated unusual sounds to the pilot"). Contextual Usage aircrewman