6502 - Aviation Ordnance Officer

Summary

The Aviation Ordnance Officer manages all aviation ordnance logistics, maintenance, and operations functions, as well as all aircraft weapon systems and Aircraft Armament Systems (AAS).

Prerequisites

Must have previously served in one of the following MOSs: 6531, 6541 or 6591.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility (some key billets require top secret security clearance eligibility).

WOs/CWOs must have successfully completed the Aviation Ordnance AO “A” Enlisted Course (N23G3U2), and must have demonstrated aviation ordnance qualification and expertise through substantially documented performance of associated duties and tasks.

LDOs must have previously served as a 6502 CWO, and must have demonstrated aviation ordnance qualification and expertise through substantially documented performance of the associated duties and tasks while serving as a 6502 CWO.

LDOs must also achieve selection by the board to LDO.

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

Requirements

Warrant Officers must successfully complete the Aviation Ordnance Managers Career Progression Level I (AOMCP) Course (N42G3N3), NAS Whiting Field, FL.

CWO2s, CWO3s, and LDO Captains must complete the Aviation Ordnance Managers Career Progression Level II (AOMCP) Course (N42G4N3), NAS Whiting Field, FL.

CWO4s, CWO5s, LDO Majors, and LtCols must complete the Aviation Ordnance Managers Career Progression Level III Course (N42G4M3), NAS Whiting Field, FL.

Marines serving in billets coded with an additional skill designator (ASD) as per the table of organization must attain the appropriate certification level through the DAU within 24 months of billet assignment.

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

POI CID

N42G3N3

Duties

Direct and supervise all personnel engaged in the storage, handling, transportation, inventory, maintenance, issue, and repair of aviation munitions, AAS, and Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE).

Manage the assignment and execution of all work task codes authorized via the personnel qualification/certification program for class V ammunition and explosives.

Evaluate aviation ordnance policies, processes and procedures for accuracy, thoroughness, efficiency, and compliance with higher policy/doctrine and promulgate changes when necessary.

Direct and supervise the aircraft armament system program, ensuring all equipment adheres to associated documentation, repair and provisioning processes and standards.

Direct the command explosives safety program and serve as the command Explosives Safety Officer.

Manage the command class V(A) inventory accuracy and inventory management programs.

Administer the explosive handlers qualification and certification program and serve as the certification board chairperson.

Promulgate and publish command aviation ordnance standard operating procedures and ensure timely submission of all required aviation ordnance reports.

Supervise the allocation, requisitioning, positioning, receipt, status and the ammunition transaction reporting of the command’s aviation munitions.

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 AVLOG are: Life cycle logistics (LCL).

Production quality manufacturing (PQM).

Program management (PM).

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders/Managers, All Other 55-1019.

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