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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