Description
Aviation Boatswain's Mates, Fuels (ABF) operate, maintain, and perform organizational maintenance on aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems within Carrier, Volplane, Nuclear (CVN), Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD), Landing Platform Dock (LPD), and air capable platforms including aviation fuel and lubricating oil service stations and pump rooms, piping, valves, pumps, tanks, and portable equipment related to the fuel system; operate, maintain, and repair valves and piping of purging and protective systems within the air department's spaces aboard ship; supervise the operation and servicing of fuel farms and equipment associated with the fueling and defueling of aircraft ashore and afloat; operate and service motorized fueling equipment; maintain fuel quality surveillance and control in aviation fuel systems ashore and afloat; train, direct, and supervise firefighting crews, fire rescue teams, and damage control parties in assigned fuel and lubricating oil spaces; and observe and enforce fuel handling safety precautions.
Core Skills
- fuel systems operation and monitoring
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- piping and valve system troubleshooting
- hazardous materials handling
- safety and environmental compliance
- technical documentation and log keeping
- pump and mechanical systems operation
- team coordination in high-risk environments
- procedural compliance and checklist use
- equipment inspection and testing
- basic electrical and mechanical repair
- inventory and quality control of fuels
- emergency response support
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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