Marine Corps
AVIATION

MOS

6502

Aviation Ordnance Officer

Description

The Aviation Ordnance Officer manages all aviation ordnance logistics, maintenance, and operations functions, as well as all aircraft weapon systems and Aircraft Armament Systems (AAS).

Core Skills

  • weapons systems lifecycle management
  • maintenance and logistics management
  • configuration management
  • inventory and asset management
  • technical data and publications management
  • ordnance safety and risk management
  • requirements analysis and capability development
  • project and program management
  • budgeting and resource allocation
  • quality assurance and compliance auditing
  • cross-functional team leadership
  • training program development and delivery
  • data-driven decision making
  • process improvement and standardization
  • stakeholder communication and reporting

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Aviation Ordnance Certification (OEM/Manufacturer or DoD Equivalent)

Civilian Career Paths

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • PROCUREMENT
  • INVENTORY 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.