736X Aviation Ordnance Technician CWO

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
• team leadership and supervision
• training and qualification management
• quality assurance and inspection
• logistics coordination for weapons systems

Civilian Career Paths

• Mechanical Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.