Navy NEC · Aviation
770B Aviation Maintenance/Production Chief
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Aviation Maintenance and Production Chief supervises organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on naval aircraft and aircraft components. The chief also oversees maintenance on 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
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
- Aviation Management
- Fleet Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Also Common
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
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.
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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