Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
5993 Electronics Maintenance Chief (Aviation (C2))
Overview
An aviation electronics maintenance chief supervises, coordinates, and instructs enlisted personnel who operate and maintain Marine Air Command and Control Systems. The chief oversees surveying, siting, installation, modification, and maintenance tasks while helping formulate maintenance plans, supply plans, publications, and training materials.
Minimum clearance: Secret, often with SCI exposure
Core Skills
- Electronics maintenance management
- Command and control systems oversight
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Technical team leadership and supervision
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Logistics and supply coordination
- System installation and integration oversight
- Technical training and mentoring
- Troubleshooting escalation and guidance
- Documentation and technical publication review
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- IT Management
- Network Operations
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) · Funded
- Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP)
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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