Marine Corps
AVIATION

MOS

6116

Tiltrotor Mechanic, MV-22

Description

Tiltrotor Mechanics, MV-22; inspect, service, maintain, and repair power plants, transmissions, drivetrains, fuel systems, flight control systems, and rotor systems.

Core Skills

  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • technical troubleshooting and fault isolation
  • reading and interpreting technical manuals and schematics
  • hydraulic and flight control systems maintenance
  • power plant and drivetrain maintenance
  • fuel system inspection and repair
  • use of electronic and mechanical test equipment
  • maintenance documentation and logbook management
  • quality assurance and safety compliance
  • root cause analysis
  • configuration management and parts tracking
  • teamwork in high-risk environments
  • time management under operational deadlines
  • risk assessment and hazard mitigation
  • technical communication with engineers and supervisors

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
  • Type Rating - V-22 or similar (if available)
  • NDT Level II (Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, or Magnetic Particle)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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