Air Force AFSC · Logistics
21MX Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer
Overview
A Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer formulates and implements maintenance procedures that keep Air Force arsenals stocked, functional, and ready for deployment. These officers specialize in conventional munitions, nuclear weapons, or intercontinental ballistic missiles and may deliver or repair large weapons at sites worldwide.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- maintenance program management
- reliability and readiness analysis
- technical order and procedure development
- quality assurance and inspection oversight
- configuration and change management
- supply chain and logistics coordination
- risk assessment and safety management
- incident and failure investigation (root cause analysis)
- team and shift leadership
- production control and scheduling
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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional
Career Growth
- APICS CSCP
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional Logistician
Also Common
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
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.
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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