Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6302 Avionics Officer
Overview
An Avionics Officer directs organizational and intermediate avionics maintenance efforts, coordinates logistics resources, and supports personnel development. The officer advises commanders on avionics matters and manages electronic countermeasures, aircraft survivability equipment, and electronic key management system programs.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- avionics systems maintenance management
- aircraft electronics troubleshooting
- maintenance production control
- technical data interpretation
- quality assurance and compliance
- integrated logistics support
- configuration management
- safety and risk management
- technical training and mentoring
- leadership and personnel management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
Career Growth
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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