6004 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Officer

Core Skills

• aircraft maintenance management
• maintenance program management
• reliability and readiness analysis
• technical troubleshooting oversight
• quality assurance and compliance
• logistics and supply chain coordination
• resource and manpower planning
• risk management and safety management systems
• cross-functional team leadership
• training program development

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aviation Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management

Training & Development

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.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.