Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager

Overview

An aviation support equipment asset manager maintains physical and administrative inventory accountability, performs fleet management, and validates requirements using SEMS and LSEMS. These managers reconcile and report inventories, acquire and dispose of support equipment, train subordinate asset managers, coordinate with controlling authorities, and advise commands on equipment policies and aviation logistics plans.

Core Skills

  • asset management
  • inventory control
  • data entry and data quality control
  • logistics coordination
  • lifecycle management of equipment
  • requirements analysis and validation
  • reporting and metrics
  • technical documentation review
  • vendor and supply coordination
  • basic IT systems navigation

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • SAP software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft SharePoint

Civilian Career Paths

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate · Funded
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Access Expert
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate

Career Growth

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert
  • ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)

What the Work Involves

  • Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
  • Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
  • Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
  • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.

Related Occupations

  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
  • Project Management Specialists
  • File Clerks
  • Supply Chain Managers

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

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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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