Description
Airmen (AN) assist in the maintenance of aircraft and associated aeronautical equipment; assist in the maintenance of aircraft support equipment; service and clean aircraft; assist in aircraft handling; and perform other apprenticeship duties required in the operation of aviation activities afloat and ashore.
Core Skills
- aircraft servicing
- aircraft cleaning and preservation
- maintenance assistance
- ground support equipment
- aircraft handling
- tool control
- aviation safety
- technical procedure following
- maintenance work documentation
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Technician Certificate
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Technician Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- FAA Inspection Authorization
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- PMP
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.