Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6314 Avionics/Maintenance Technician, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Overview
Unmanned aircraft system avionics and maintenance technicians install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair system components and ancillary equipment. They also perform launch, recovery, and other flight line operations at the organizational maintenance level.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- avionics troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- soldering and cable repair
- RF systems basics
- UAS ground control systems familiarity
- flight line operations
- safety and risk management
- maintenance documentation and logging
- test equipment operation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Unmanned Systems
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
What the Work Involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 6314. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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