Navy NEC · Engineering
D14A Aviation Fuels Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Aviation Fuels Maintenance Technician maintains automotive gasoline systems, aviation fuel systems afloat and ashore, and catapult lube oil distribution and stowage systems. The technician operates pumps, valves, control systems, purifiers, and manifolds, repairs fuel system components, and ventilates and cleans stowage and service tanks.
Core Skills
- aviation fuel systems
- fuel storage maintenance
- pump and valve repair
- centrifugal purifier operation
- tank level control systems
- fluid transfer operations
- hazardous materials handling
- tank cleaning and ventilation
- fuel quality assurance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- HazMat/WMD Pro. Qual. at the Operations Level
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Career Growth
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1
- API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
What the Work Involves
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Related Occupations
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
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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