
Our People
The value NAVAIR provides to Naval Aviation is through our people. Your talent, experience and commitment are vital to mission accomplishment; and you deserve to work in a safe, clean environment with effective tools, training and support. As such, we will develop a comprehensive plan for near- and long- term investments in facilities and equipment maintenance, upgrades and recapitalization; and provide digital training and tools that enable our people to collaborate and solve problems quickly.
Our leaders will empower you to decide and act at the lowest possible level. They will promote critical thinking and creative problem-solving to achieve Program and Fleet outcomes. In turn, you must develop a bias for action and elevate issues quickly to ensure projects remain on schedule. You must also continuously grow your skillsets through broadening experiences and focused training.
Welcome Aboard!
VADM Dean Peters Commander,
Naval Air Systems Command
To learn more about the Commander's vision and mission focus, watch the NAVAIR Commander's Update video.

Below are some activities you'll undertake as part of the onboarding process.
-
Become familiar with the NAVAIR organization and culture.
- View this short Welcome Aboard video that will take you through the onboarding process and things to know for your first 90 days.
-
Build connections with your supervisor and future team members, including your New Employee Navigator (aka sponsor), who can provide you with information, answer your questions about NAVAIR and the local area, and give personal perspective on how to succeed at NAVAIR.
-
Work with your supervisor to identify performance objectives and clarify your role on your team.
-
View insight about NAVAIR command vision and focus areas.
-
Complete the e-QIP Investigative Form for your security clearance. Refer to Applicant Tips for Successful eQIP Submission [PDF] when completing your forms.
-
Review the available benefits. You will need to make any benefits elections within the first few weeks of coming on board.
-
Complete online cybersecurity training before your start date if directed by your HR specialist.
-
Download the NAVAIR Onboarding App to track your onboarding progress or use the Onboarding Checklist [PDF].
-
Download the NAVAIR Employee Handbook [PDF] to help you navigate employment with NAVAIR.
Virtual Training Opportunities for new NAVAIR Employees
Please download this OFFLINE TRAINING TRACKER to capture any training completed outside of NAVAIR University. Send to the NAVAIR Career Planning and Development Division when complete.
Online Courseware
Courseware | Description |
---|---|
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) | University for the Defense Acquisition Workforce |
Khan Academy | Free world-class education for anyone |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | OpenCourseWare |
Master Class Management | Free Online People Management Training & Leadership Skills |
Alison | Free online courses from the world’s leading experts |
MindTools | Essential skills for an excellent career |
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) | Free online courseware from a number of colleges, universities and other learning institutions |
Coursera | Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online |
MATLab and Simulink Training | Programming, Data Science, and Modeling Training |
LinkedIn Learning
Free accounts are available to NAVAIR acquisition personnel. Email Tony Swann ([email protected]) to request activation.
Podcasts, Videos, eBooks, and Other Resources
Resource | Description |
---|---|
Technology, Entertainment, Design. Innovation and enrichment from some of today's best minds. | |
Navy Library | e-books and audiobooks |
NAVAIR AIRWaves | NAVAIR podcast |
NAVAIR Twitter Feed | NAVAIR happenings in real time |
NAVAIR YouTube Channel | NAVAIR videos and stories |
Navy Acquisition Workforce Resources | Defense acquisition workforce documents, guides, and information |

NAVAIR Onboarding App
Download the NAVAIR Onboarding app on iOS or Android for your one-stop shop of information, resources, and a personalized onboarding progress tracker.
NAVAIR Building Locator App
Download the building locator app to help you navigate NAVAIR installations.
NAVAIR Acronym Finder App
Download the acronym finder app to help learn some of the lingo used in the Department of Defense.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Our People
The value NAVAIR provides to Naval Aviation is through our people. Your talent, experience and commitment are vital to mission accomplishment; and you deserve to work in a safe, clean environment with effective tools, training and support. As such, we will develop a comprehensive plan for near- and long- term investments in facilities and equipment maintenance, upgrades and recapitalization; and provide digital training and tools that enable our people to collaborate and solve problems quickly.
Our leaders will empower you to decide and act at the lowest possible level. They will promote critical thinking and creative problem-solving to achieve Program and Fleet outcomes. In turn, you must develop a bias for action and elevate issues quickly to ensure projects remain on schedule. You must also continuously grow your skillsets through broadening experiences and focused training.
Welcome Aboard!
VADM Dean Peters Commander,
Naval Air Systems Command
To learn more about the Commander's vision and mission focus, watch the NAVAIR Commander's Update video.

Below are some activities you'll undertake as part of the onboarding process.
-
Become familiar with the NAVAIR organization and culture.
- View this short Welcome Aboard video that will take you through the onboarding process and things to know for your first 90 days.
-
Build connections with your supervisor and future team members, including your New Employee Navigator (aka sponsor), who can provide you with information, answer your questions about NAVAIR and the local area, and give personal perspective on how to succeed at NAVAIR.
-
Work with your supervisor to identify performance objectives and clarify your role on your team.
-
View insight about NAVAIR command vision and focus areas.
-
Complete the e-QIP Investigative Form for your security clearance. Refer to Applicant Tips for Successful eQIP Submission [PDF] when completing your forms.
-
Review the available benefits. You will need to make any benefits elections within the first few weeks of coming on board.
-
Complete online cybersecurity training before your start date if directed by your HR specialist.
-
Download the NAVAIR Onboarding App to track your onboarding progress or use the Onboarding Checklist [PDF].
-
Download the NAVAIR Employee Handbook [PDF] to help you navigate employment with NAVAIR.
Virtual Training Opportunities for new NAVAIR Employees
Please download this OFFLINE TRAINING TRACKER to capture any training completed outside of NAVAIR University. Send to the NAVAIR Career Planning and Development Division when complete.
Online Courseware
Courseware | Description |
---|---|
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) | University for the Defense Acquisition Workforce |
Khan Academy | Free world-class education for anyone |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | OpenCourseWare |
Master Class Management | Free Online People Management Training & Leadership Skills |
Alison | Free online courses from the world’s leading experts |
MindTools | Essential skills for an excellent career |
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) | Free online courseware from a number of colleges, universities and other learning institutions |
Coursera | Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online |
MATLab and Simulink Training | Programming, Data Science, and Modeling Training |
LinkedIn Learning
Free accounts are available to NAVAIR acquisition personnel. Email Tony Swann ([email protected]) to request activation.
Podcasts, Videos, eBooks, and Other Resources
Resource | Description |
---|---|
Technology, Entertainment, Design. Innovation and enrichment from some of today's best minds. | |
Navy Library | e-books and audiobooks |
NAVAIR AIRWaves | NAVAIR podcast |
NAVAIR Twitter Feed | NAVAIR happenings in real time |
NAVAIR YouTube Channel | NAVAIR videos and stories |
Navy Acquisition Workforce Resources | Defense acquisition workforce documents, guides, and information |

NAVAIR Onboarding App
Download the NAVAIR Onboarding app on iOS or Android for your one-stop shop of information, resources, and a personalized onboarding progress tracker.
NAVAIR Building Locator App
Download the building locator app to help you navigate NAVAIR installations.
NAVAIR Acronym Finder App
Download the acronym finder app to help learn some of the lingo used in the Department of Defense.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
NAVAIR Commands