Marine Corps
LOGISTICS

MOS

6604

Aviation Supply Operations Officer

Description

Aviation Supply Operations Officers are responsible for the performance of aviation supply activities within Marine Aviation Logistics Squadrons, Marine Aircraft Wings, Marine Corps Air Stations, and naval expeditionary vessels. A high level of expertise is required to supervise the execution of the various tasks encompassed within the wide spectrum of aviation supply support. To be effective, Aviation Supply Operations Officers must possess detailed and working knowledge of all Navy-developed and sponsored aviation logistics information management systems; repairable management programs; financial management programs; budgeting and accounting functions; aviation inventory management systems and functions; and warehousing operations. They must be skilled in working with a variety of ashore and afloat automated systems such as Relational Supply (R-Supply), the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information Systems (NALCOMIS), F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and other. They must be able to effectively use information extracted from these systems to aid in supervision and control. In addition, Aviation Supply Operations Officers must have detailed knowledge of all applicable Navy Supply documents, forms, and publications; and must be proficient in working with Navy Supply afloat procedures, to include the support of deployed aviation operations. Aviation Supply Operations Officers must ensure that aviation supply operations support and sustain the unit's combat readiness and enhance the unit's ability to perform its mission. They must establish and maintain liaison with external agencies while providing or obtaining support and reporting supply management indicators. A working knowledge in acquisitions, life cycle logistics, and program management is highly desirable for senior 6604 billets.

Core Skills

  • supply chain management
  • inventory management
  • demand forecasting
  • logistics planning
  • data analysis and reporting
  • process improvement
  • financial accountability and audit readiness
  • warehouse operations oversight
  • ERP system utilization
  • vendor and contract coordination
  • compliance and policy enforcement
  • team leadership and supervision
  • training and mentoring
  • risk management

Common Certifications

  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
  • Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing (CPDW)

Civilian Career Paths

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
  • PROCUREMENT
  • PROJECT 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.