Navy Rating · Aviation
AN Airman
Overview
A Navy Airman assists with maintaining aircraft, aeronautical equipment, and aircraft support equipment. They service and clean aircraft, help handle aircraft, and perform apprenticeship duties in naval aviation activities afloat and ashore.
Core Skills
- aircraft servicing
- aircraft cleaning
- ground support equipment operation
- aircraft handling
- maintenance tool use
- flight line safety
- aviation material handling
- preventive maintenance
- hazardous material handling
- technical manual use
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Google Docs
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Commercial Aviation
- Warehouse Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Core Credential
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Training Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Also Common
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
What the Work Involves
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Related Occupations
- Millwrights
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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