Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6116 Tiltrotor Mechanic, MV-22
Overview
MV-22 Tiltrotor Mechanics inspect, service, maintain, and repair aircraft power plants, transmissions, and drivetrains. They also work on 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
- configuration management and parts tracking
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Career Growth
- ASNT NDT Level II
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Related Occupations
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 6116. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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