Description
Aviation Ordnance Technician Chief Warrant Officers serve as technical specialists in the field of aviation ordnance. They serve as technical advisors concerning the uses, capabilities, limitations, and reliability of aviation ordnance, handling equipment and aircraft armament; supervise and direct the arming/de-arming of aircraft and the requisitioning, stowing, handling, testing, disassembly, assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of aviation ordnance, handling equipment and aircraft armament; supervise and direct the stowage, testing, installation of aircraft missiles; and interpret, publicize, and ensure compliance with regulations and safety precautions governing the handling and stowing of aircraft ammunition, aircraft missiles, pyrotechnics, and explosives; manage the ordnance qualification/certification program, non-combat expenditure allowance, and aviation weapons information systems account. They may serve as, but are not limited only to serving as, squadron armament officers, air gunners, AIMD armament division officers, magazine officers, Assistant Officers in Charge, or in various operational and staff billets.
Core Skills
- aviation ordnance systems expertise
- weapons system configuration and management
- technical troubleshooting and fault isolation
- maintenance planning and scheduling
- safety and compliance management
- inventory and lifecycle management of ordnance
- technical documentation and reporting
- risk assessment and hazard mitigation
- team leadership and supervision
- training and qualification management
- quality assurance and inspection
- process improvement and standardization
- logistics coordination for weapons systems
- root cause analysis
- procedural and checklist discipline
Common Certifications
- Certified Explosives Specialist (CES)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Aviation Ordnance Certification (OEM/Manufacturer)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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