Marine Corps MOS · Communications
5902 Electronics Maintenance Officer Aviation Command and Control (C2)
Overview
An aviation command and control electronics maintenance officer supervises and coordinates the installation, operation, and maintenance of aviation command and control electronic systems and equipment. The officer serves as the lead communications planner for Marine air command and control systems during expeditionary amphibious base and littoral operations.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret, often with SCI exposure
Core Skills
- electronics maintenance management
- C2 systems planning and integration
- communications systems engineering oversight
- installation and commissioning of C2 systems
- maintenance program development
- cybersecurity and COMSEC oversight
- requirements and capability development
- technical training and mentoring
- logistics and lifecycle management
- cross-domain and joint interoperability planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
Career Growth
- Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.
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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