Description
Aircraft Maintenance Chiefs are directly responsible to the Commanding Officer for the establishment and sustainment of all maintenance areas and functions within a fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tilt-rotor, and aviation logistics squadron or repair facility. Their leadership and expertise are essential to the success of the unit. They are the Senior Enlisted Maintenance Advisors to the Commanding Officer (CO) for all maintenance Marines’ qualifications and professional development. They report to the Aircraft Maintenance Officer (AMO) on all matters affecting aircraft maintenance and maintenance personnel. They assist in the planning, management, supervision, and execution of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and flight operations.
Core Skills
- maintenance management and scheduling
- aircraft maintenance operations oversight
- technical troubleshooting and fault isolation
- quality assurance and compliance
- configuration and asset management
- logistics and supply coordination
- technical documentation and maintenance records
- safety and risk management
- use of electronic technical manuals
- data-driven readiness reporting
- team leadership and supervision
- training and qualification management
- process improvement and standardization
- cross-functional coordination with operations and logistics
- briefing and reporting to senior leadership
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Aviation Maintenance Management Certificate
- Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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