Marine Corps
AVIATION

MOS

6176

Tiltrotor Crew Chief, MV-22

Description

Tiltrotor Crew Chiefs, MV-22 are flight crew members who, when assigned to the flight schedule, are responsible to the pilot in command while in operation of the aircraft and associated mission/weapons systems. When not assigned to the flight schedule they report to their respective work center within the maintenance department where they inspect, service, maintain, and repair power plants, transmissions, drivetrains, fuel systems, and rotor systems.

Core Skills

  • aircraft systems troubleshooting
  • powerplant and drivetrain maintenance
  • fuel systems maintenance
  • rotor systems maintenance
  • inspection and quality assurance
  • technical data interpretation
  • use of test and support equipment
  • maintenance documentation
  • safety and risk management
  • crew coordination
  • time management
  • teamwork
  • problem solving

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • Inspection Authorization (IA)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
  • Tiltrotor Type-Specific Maintenance Training (MV-22 or similar)
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level I/II

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • FLEET MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.