Navy NEC · Aviation
724B Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief assists the Maintenance Material Control Officer with readiness responsibilities and coordinates, prioritizes, and monitors Production Division maintenance work. The master chief manages operational commitments, aircraft or bench status, workloads, personnel assets, material priorities, support equipment use, and cannibalization while coordinating with Production Division supervisors.
Core Skills
- aviation material control
- maintenance workload planning
- aircraft readiness management
- parts prioritization
- production coordination
- personnel resource allocation
- ground support equipment tracking
- cannibalization control
- maintenance status reporting
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
- Aviation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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