Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

724B

Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Assists the Maintenance Material Control Officer in squadrons or Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Departments in carrying out readiness responsibilities. Provides liaison between the Maintenance Material Control Officer and the Production Division supervisors. Performs managerial functions in the areas of operational commitments, aircraft or bench status, workload requirements and personnel assets. Coordinates, prioritizes and monitors all Production Division maintenance efforts. Assigns material priorities and monitors overall material support, ground support equipment usage and cannibalization.

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

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • OSHA General Industry Safety Training

Career Growth

  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Data sourced from official Navy 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.