Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6531 Aircraft Ordnance Technician
Overview
Aircraft Ordnance Technicians inspect, maintain, and repair armament equipment and load aviation ordnance on Marine Corps aircraft. They inspect ammunition, test aircraft systems, perform preventive maintenance, make repairs, fuse and load ammunition, and arm or disarm aircraft.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electromechanical troubleshooting
- weapons systems maintenance
- electrical and electronic diagnostics
- technical schematic reading
- quality assurance and inspection
- safety and explosives handling
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- test equipment operation
- documentation and maintenance logging
- teamwork in high risk environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Certified Laser Repair Technician (CLRT)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
- Electronics Module AC (EM2)
- Electronics Module Analog (EM3)
- Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
- Electronics Module DC (EM1)
What the Work Involves
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Related Occupations
- Millwrights
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
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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