Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6123 Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic, T-64
Overview
T-64 Helicopter Power Plants Mechanics inspect, maintain, test, and repair helicopter power plants. They also perform complete repairs of power plants and their associated systems.
Core Skills
- preventive maintenance
- troubleshooting
- mechanical systems repair
- technical documentation interpretation
- quality assurance and inspection
- safety and risk management
- root cause analysis
- hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge
- electrical systems basics
- maintenance recordkeeping
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
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Also Common
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- NAS410/ASNT NDT Level II Certification (Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, etc.)
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Aviation Mechanical Assembly
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
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 6123. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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