Navy Rating · Aviation
AD Aviation Machinist's Mate
Overview
An Aviation Machinist's Mate maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and preserves aircraft engines, transmissions, fuel systems, rotor systems, propeller systems, and auxiliary power units. The machinist conducts special and conditional inspections, oil analysis, functional checks, adjustments, and quality assurance inspections while supervising and training power plant work centers.
Core Skills
- electro-mechanical troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical documentation use
- safety and compliance procedures
- quality assurance and inspections
- use of test and measurement equipment
- maintenance recordkeeping
- root cause analysis
- logistics and parts management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Mechanic (Powerplant)
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded
- Certified Oil Monitoring Analyst: I (OMA-I) · Funded
- Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT I)
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Career Growth
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- ASNT NDT Level II
- Certified Vibration Analyst: Category II · Funded
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Also Common
- Vibration Institute Category I Vibration Analyst
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Related Occupations
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into AD. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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