The DSO-AV plays a key role in the safe and conscientious conduct of Air operations in the District. The DSO-AV is responsible for the following duties.

1. Provide program management to the District's Air Operations program, including all patrols and logistics flights.

2. Ensure (with the District Bridge and DIRAUX) that the District's air operations are being conducted safely, with good judgment and conformance to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Air Operations Training Text and the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual.

3. Establish air operations goals and objectives (in conjunction with local CG units or Air Stations as appropriate). Develop and work an operating plan that details how the operational goals will be met.

4. In conjunction with the DVC-OA review the currency of all pilots, crew and observers and maintain a current roster of all aircraft.

5. Provide counsel to the District Bridge on all aviation matters.

6. Respond to and provide information and input from the field as requested by the National Operations Staff.

7. Ensure that appropriate operational aviation safety training is being conducted and that the annual aviation workshop is conducted.

8. Other duties as requested/assigned.