Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

770B

Aviation Maintenance/Production Chief

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

Description

Supervises organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the Naval aircraft, aircraft components, aircraft engines, ground support equipment and Aviators Life Support Systems.

Core Skills

  • aviation maintenance supervision
  • aircraft readiness management
  • maintenance production control
  • aircraft engine maintenance
  • component repair management
  • ground support equipment oversight
  • aviation safety compliance
  • technical quality assurance
  • maintenance workforce leadership

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Inspection Authorization
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • FLEET MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic preparation course
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • Aviation maintenance planning course
  • ASQ quality fundamentals course

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Inspection Authorization
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

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.