Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7002 Expeditionary Airfield and Emergency Services Officer
Overview
An Expeditionary Airfield and Emergency Services Officer plans and oversees the installation, operation, and maintenance of airfield surfacing materials, expeditionary visual landing aids, and aircraft recovery equipment. The officer also plans and directs structural and aircraft firefighting, rescue, salvage, and recovery operations.
Core Skills
- operations planning and management
- project management
- risk assessment and mitigation
- facilities and infrastructure management
- emergency response coordination
- maintenance program management
- technical standards compliance
- safety management
- team leadership and supervision
- cross functional coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Extensible markup language XML
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NFPA 1003: Airport Firefighter Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Also Common
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE), Operations
- IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter I & II
- Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021)
- Fire Officer II
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
- Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
- Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
- Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.
Related Occupations
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- Commercial Pilots
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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