Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6591 Aviation Ordnance Chief
Overview
Aviation Ordnance Chiefs supervise the establishment and operation of aviation ordnance activities and assist aviation ordnance officers with daily planning, conduct, and execution. They also serve as staff action officers at MARFOR, MEF, wing, and HQMC levels and in selected naval and joint aviation logistics or acquisition billets.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- ordnance operations management
- weapons systems maintenance oversight
- safety and explosives risk management
- maintenance and inspection program management
- logistics and inventory control
- quality assurance and compliance
- data collection and readiness reporting
- staff planning and policy development
- cross unit coordination
- team leadership and supervision
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
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Warehouse Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Career Growth
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded
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.
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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