Air Force AFSC · Aviation
21AX Aircraft Maintenance Officer
Overview
Aircraft Maintenance Officers direct maintenance operations and implement inspections to keep aircraft in working order. They also deliver combat support and perform airdrops around the world.
Core Skills
- aircraft maintenance management
- maintenance planning and scheduling
- reliability and maintainability analysis
- technical troubleshooting oversight
- quality assurance and inspections
- safety and risk management
- logistics and supply chain coordination
- team leadership and supervision
- budgeting and resource management
- operations planning and execution
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ACE Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
What the Work Involves
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Related Occupations
- Validation Engineers
- Chief Executives
- Administrative Services Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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