Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6174 Helicopter Crew Chief, UH-1
Overview
UH-1 Helicopter Crew Chiefs serve as flight crew members and answer to the pilot in command while operating the aircraft and its mission and weapons systems. When not on the flight schedule, they inspect, service, maintain, and repair power plants, transmissions, drivetrains, fuel systems, flight controls, and rotor systems.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- Aircraft systems maintenance (powerplant, drivetrain, fuel, flight controls)
- Technical troubleshooting and fault isolation
- Use of technical manuals and maintenance documentation
- Inspection and preventive maintenance procedures
- Safety and risk management in aviation environments
- Crew resource management and communication
- Checklist discipline and procedural compliance
- Tool control and parts accountability
- Record-keeping in maintenance information systems
- Training and mentoring junior personnel
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
- Fleet Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Private Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate
- 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
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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