Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician
Overview
A Support Equipment Electrician, Refrigeration and Engine, and Gas Turbine Technician inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs aircraft support equipment and its electrical, refrigeration, engine, and gas turbine systems and components. The technician operates support equipment and performs duties related to licensing aircraft maintenance personnel to operate support and special support equipment.
Core Skills
- electrical troubleshooting
- electro-mechanical repair
- preventive maintenance
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- gas turbine and engine systems
- reading technical manuals and schematics
- test equipment usage
- safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- quality assurance and inspections
- equipment operations training and licensing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Air Conditioning Installation
- Air Conditioning Service
- Air Distribution Specialty (Service) · Funded
- Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Career Growth
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle (A2) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Brakes (A5) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Engine Performance (A8) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
- Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
- Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
- Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
Related Occupations
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Home Appliance Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
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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