Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6002 Aircraft Maintenance Officer
Overview
Aircraft Maintenance Officers supervise and coordinate aircraft maintenance and repair activities. They apply detailed working knowledge of Navy sponsored aviation maintenance programs and processes governed by the CNAFINST 4790.2 series.
Core Skills
- aircraft maintenance program management
- maintenance production control and scheduling
- fleet readiness and availability management
- quality assurance and compliance oversight
- logistics and supply chain coordination
- data-driven maintenance decision-making
- policy implementation and process improvement
- risk management and safety oversight
- leadership of large technical teams
- cross-functional coordination with operations and logistics
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
Also Common
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
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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