6004 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Officer

Summary

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Officers (AMEOs) are responsible for management of aircraft maintenance and aeronautical repair matters.

To be effective, AMEOs must possess a detailed, working knowledge of all Navy sponsored aviation maintenance programs and processes governed by reference (af).

AMEOs must possess skills in managing resources with emphasis on efficient personnel employment, maintaining equipment readiness, and exercise/deployment planning.

A high level of technical expertise is required to manage the execution of tasks within aviation maintenance.

A small population of AMEO’s are placed throughout Marine Corps aviation, complementing the talents of the MOS 6002 population.

Unlike the 6002, whose career path and school may lead to command, the 6004 will remain focused on the technical, procedural, planning and managerial details associated with organizational and intermediate level maintenance in support of shore based, sea based, and expeditionary operations.

Warrant Officers and Junior Chief Warrant Officers generally serve in flying squadrons while more Senior Chief Warrant Officers generally serve as Division Officers within the Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron (MALS).

While the minimum requirements in paragraph b.

serve as a threshold, a range of characteristics indicating management knowledge exist including: training and documented management knowledge/skill.

Management experience in organizational and intermediate levels both provide solid backgrounds for this restricted officer MOS as the task of an AMEO is to plan and solve complex management problems and not to have specific knowledge of repairing any one equipment or aircraft type.

Applicants with both organizational and intermediate level maintenance experience are considered ideal candidates for appointment to MOS 6004 Limited Duty Officer (LDO).

MOS 6004 shall not be assigned as a secondary MOS.

Prerequisites

Must hold a feeder MOS of 60XX, 61XX, 62XX, 63XX, 64XX, or 65XX MOSs.

Applicants shall hold an additional MOS of 6011, 6012, or 6018 and have served successfully in maintenance control, production control, or quality assurance for a minimum of 18 months.

MOS 6004 LDO applicants must possess the 6004 MOS.

Must meet eligibility and appointment criteria as prescribed in MCO 1040.42B, WO and LDO accession programs.

Limited Duty Officer Program: officers applying to the MOS 6004 LDO program must hold the 6004 MOS as Chief Warrant Officers, and achieve selection by the board to LDO.

Requirements

Complete the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Management Course (N42P2M2) Milton, FL.

Warrant Officers must complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) (M02RMN4) within 18 months of appointment to WO.

Warrant Officers (III): enlisted Marines applying for selection as 6004 Warrant Officers must meet the prerequisites in paragraph 2.b.

and have demonstrated aviation maintenance technical qualifications through sustained superior performance of duties within their MOS.

Demonstrated and sustained management skill within a feeder MOS supervisory billet such as work center supervisor and quality assurance or maintenance controller is paramount to any other quality.

Limited Duty Officers (II): Only 6004 Warrant Officers may apply for appointment as 6004 LDOs.

Applicants for MOS 6004 LDO must have demonstrated aviation maintenance technical qualifications through the superior performance of duties as 6004 Warrant Officers.

A successful tour within maintenance control in a flying squadron is a primary indicator for future success as a 6004 LDO.

POI CID

N42P2M2

Duties

The following is a summary of duties.

For a detailed listing of duties refer to reference (ad) COMNAVFORINST 4790.2 and (bn) NAVMC 4790.1: Organizes and manages all technical aspects of the maintenance and repair of aircraft, aeronautical components, and aviation equipment.

Ensures compliance with policy documents governing maintenance management, training standards, and occupational safety and health.

Ensures compliance with applicable technical publications through the use of maintenance instruction manuals for the appropriate type/model/series aircraft, associated systems, aviation support equipment, and aeronautical components.

Interfaces with higher level commands, activities, depots, and foreign contractors on all maintenance-related issues.

Coordinate with the Operations Department to ensure alignment of the operations and maintenance plan.

Establish goals and priorities for the maintenance department in order to support operational planning.

Ensures all aircraft and equipment maintenance data is collected and properly disseminated.

Ensures the effective utilization of manpower by working with the appropriate work center supervisor or division officer in order to achieve productivity goals and support unit operational tempo and objectives.

Works closely with the aviation supply officer to ensure necessary materials and tools are available when and where required.

Pursue Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement (DAWIA) Certification in order to gain qualifications prior to entering senior billets within the MOS.

(See MOS 8060) The three primary areas of study typically applicable to aviation logistics are: Life Cycle Logistics (LCL).

Program, Quality, Manufacturing (PQM).

Program Management (PM).

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 49-1011.

None.

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