Army MOS · Aviation
15Z Aviation Senior Sergeant
Overview
An Aviation Senior Sergeant supervises personnel performing duties in CMF 15 Aviation. This supervision covers the aviation duties assigned within that career management field.
Core Skills
- maintenance operations management
- fleet readiness management
- technical oversight
- quality assurance and inspection
- safety and risk management
- logistics coordination
- workforce scheduling
- training and mentoring
- performance management
- resource management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) · Funded · Promotion points
- Repairman (Aircraft)
- Flight Engineer
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 15Z. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
Report an error on this page