Are Navy aircrew just like civilians, but in green flight suits?
No. For one Navy aircrew do not have the problem of dealing with rude passengers like the civilian Flight Attendants deal with on a daily or weekly basis. In fact, this is never an issue. The emphasis is on safety with the Navy. Safety and emergency procedures are stressed over everything else. Also Naval aircrew help the other crewmembers when they need it. They may help the Loadmaster with cargo, or stand fire watch when the Crew Chief is fueling, for example. Navy aircrew do provide some customer service, and monitor the cabin area where the passengers sit in those type of aircraft. They are trained to handle emergencies and administer First Aid as necessary. We do have some civilians that fly with the Navy as reservists when they are not working with their civilian airlines, as well as just about any other type of job you can think of. Also, flights and assignments vary. There is no set schedule. It varies according to the needs of the Navy.
