Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7011 Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician
Overview
Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technicians rapidly establish expeditionary airfields and design AM-2 airfields for military and humanitarian operations. They operate, inspect, and maintain emergency arresting gear, provide expeditionary lighting systems, and survey tactical and assault landing zones.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- expeditionary airfield systems installation and maintenance
- arresting gear and barrier systems operation
- airfield lighting and power systems support
- technical troubleshooting of electromechanical systems
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- field engineering and site layout
- safety and risk management in airfield operations
- documentation and maintenance records management
- team coordination in deployed environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Electrical power management system software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) · Funded
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified Fire Marshal: CFM
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.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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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