Description
An EAF Systems Technician provides the Marine Air Ground task force (MAGTF) the capability to rapidly deploy and establish survivable, self-sustaining airfields in support of a wide range of military and humanitarian operations. Marines in this occupational field operate, inspect, and maintain emergency arresting gear systems for high performance Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, And North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)tail hook aircraft. These specially trained technicians are responsible for the design of expeditionary AM-2 airfields employed for military operations and humanitarian aid. Marines of the 7011 occupational specialties, also provide expeditionary lighting systems for Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) and conduct tactical/assault landing zone surveys for Naval and Marine Corps tactical aircraft.
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
- basic electrical and mechanical diagnostics
- logistics coordination for parts and equipment
- training and mentoring junior technicians
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NDT Level II (relevant methods)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- FAA Airfield Operations Certification
- NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter (if involved in ARFF)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION 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.