Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
0451 Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist
Overview
An Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist maintains life support equipment for airborne and airdrop operations, repacks parachutes, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on airdrop equipment. The specialist assists in preparing the supplies and equipment needed to deliver personnel or equipment via parachute, external sling load, and air mobility operations, and helps evaluate proposed landing and drop zones.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- technical equipment maintenance and inspection
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- quality assurance and compliance with technical standards
- inventory and asset management
- technical documentation and record keeping
- risk assessment and safety management
- basic data entry and information system usage
- process improvement at the shop level
- training and mentoring junior technicians
- coordination with aviation and logistics units
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
- SAP software
- Cargo tracking system software
- Warehouse management system WMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded
- Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM)
Career Growth
- SCPro Level One
- SCPro Level Two: Analysis and Application of Supply Chain Challenges · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Master Parachute Rigger
- Senior Parachute Rigger
What the Work Involves
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, and compute an aircraft's center of gravity.
- Direct ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, or staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- Logisticians
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 0451. 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.
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