Marine Corps
AVIATION

Code

6531

Aircraft Ordnance Technician

Description

This MOS encompasses duties incident to the inspection, maintenance and repair of armament equipment and loading of aviation ordnance on Marine Corps aircraft. The Aircraft Ordnance Technician performs a variety of duties and tasks such as inspecting ammunition, testing aircraft systems, performing preventive maintenance and effecting repairs, loading and fusing ammunition and arming/de-arming aircraft.

Core Skills

  • electromechanical troubleshooting
  • weapons systems maintenance
  • electrical and electronic diagnostics
  • technical schematic reading
  • quality assurance and inspection
  • configuration and change management
  • safety and explosives handling
  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • test equipment operation
  • documentation and maintenance logging
  • teamwork in high risk environments
  • root cause analysis

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
  • NDT Level II Certification (as applicable)
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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Data sourced from official Marine Corps 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.