Bridge Crew (reference)

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Not all ships will have all positions available


Chief Officer	
The Chief Officer (CO) or Chief Command Officer (CCO) is second-in-command after the captain 
and a member of ExCom. As head of the Bridge Department, he/she coordinates the Bridge crew 
and oversees operation of the Bridge, ensure smooth flight operation whether in combat or 
navigation.	

First Pilot / Flight Pilot	
The First Pilot, Flight Pilot or Pilot-In-Command (PIC) is the main controller of the helm. 
While long distance travel are usually handle by the autopilot AI, an experienced pilot is 
crucial for combat maneuver, going in and out of FTL travel as well as docking / landing and 
taking off. Candidates for the First Pilot seat usually requires at least 4,000 hours of 
logged flight time in order to even be considered.	

Second Pilot / Combat Pilot	
The Second Pilot, Combat Pilot or Co-Pilot (CP) main responsibility is to assist the First 
Pilot during operation. On smaller ships, the Second Pilot would be in charge of the various 
weapon and shield systems, hence the name Combat Pilot. However on large battle ships such 
as the SFS Hercules, these systems would be too complex to be handled by just one person, in 
which case they would be operated by the Military Department instead.	

Relief Pilot	
Most ships will have one or two senior members of the Bridge crew who act as Relief Pilots, 
who can take over control of helm when necessary.	

Chief Navigator	
The Chief Navigator's (CN) primary responsibility is to be aware of ship position at all times. 
Responsibilities include planning the journey, advising the Captain or CO of estimated timing to 
destinations while en route, and ensuring hazards are avoided. The navigator is in charge of 
maintaining the aircraft or ship's star charts, planetary maps, and navigational equipment.	

Assistant Navigator / Lookout Officer	
The Assistant Navigator or sometimes known was Lookout Officer help the Chief Navigator with 
charting courses as well calculations. They operate the ship's radar, reading heat signatures, 
identifying nearby ships, bases, objects and potential hazards via long range scanner.	

Communication Officer	
The Communication Officers operate the PA system (for internal communication) as well as 
broadcasting system (for external communication). They also maintain contact with any crew 
members going on off-site missions. The ability to speak multiple languages is highly recommended 
for this position.	

Bridge Admin Assistant	
An administrative role, the Bridge Admin Assistant act as a personal assistant to the Chief 
Officer, handling paper works and act as liaison between the Bridge department and other departments.	

Bridge Crewman	
Includes all Able Crewman and Cadets reporting to the Bridge department