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What They Do
Airplane navigators in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
- Direct aircraft course using radar, sight, and other navigation methods
- Guide tankers and other airplanes during in-flight refueling operations
- Inspect and test navigation and weapons systems before flights
- Locate other aircraft using radar equipment
- Operate bombardier systems during bombing runs
- Operate radios and other communication equipment to send and receive messages
- Provide pilots with instrument readings, fuel usage, and other flight information
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