I was curious if any of the responsible officers were DEI hires. It appears not.
For anyone, like me, that isn't a NAVY buff.
from Brave AI (trimmed for relevance):
is the captain of an aircraft carrier responsible for air operations
Air Operations Leadership: The Air Boss and CAG
Although the carrier captain has ultimate authority over the ship, day-to-day air operations are managed by other key officers:
The Air Officer (Air Boss), typically a commander, is stationed in Primary Flight Control (PriFly) and oversees all aircraft movements on the flight and hangar decks, as well as aircraft within 5 nautical miles of the ship. The Air Boss, often wearing a yellow jersey, is known as the central figure in flight deck operations.
The Carrier Air Wing Commander (CAG), also usually a Navy captain, is responsible for the air wing’s squadrons, mission planning, and combat employment of aircraft. The CAG leads approximately 2,500 air wing personnel and reports to the Carrier Strike Group commander.
The carrier captain and CAG work collaboratively, with the captain ensuring the ship supports air operations and the CAG focusing on flying missions. In high-risk situations, the captain can veto actions that threaten the ship’s safety, such as unsafe flight deck conditions.
who does the air boss report to
The Air Boss (officially the Air Officer or AIRBOSS) reports directly to the aircraft carrier’s Commanding Officer (CO) — the ship’s captain. While the Air Boss manages all flight deck and air operations from Primary Flight Control (PriFly), they operate under the authority of the carrier captain, who retains ultimate responsibility for the safety and operation of the ship.
name and rank of current uss nimitz air boss and captain
As of the most recent information available:
The Commanding Officer (Captain) of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is Captain Douglas Graber, who assumed command on June 29, 2023, relieving Captain Craig Sicola.
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/448314/uss-nimitz-cvn-68-holds-change-command
The Air Boss (Air Officer) of the USS Nimitz is Captain Joseph J. Furco, who also serves as the ship’s Executive Officer (XO). This dual role is not uncommon, as the XO often oversees air operations.
https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/USS-Nimitz-CVN-68/