The Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code for Aviation Machinist’s Mates in the United States Navy is AD.
Aviation Machinist’s Mates are aircraft engine mechanics who perform the following tasks:
Inspect, adjust, test, repair, and overhaul aircraft engines and propellers
Perform routine maintenance
Prepare aircraft for flight
Assist in handling aircraft on the ground
Field-test and adjust engine and fuel system components
Troubleshoot
Preserve and de-preserve aircraft
To become an Aviation Machinist’s Mate, you must meet the following requirements:
No speech impediment
Normal hearing and color perception
High school or equivalent education
8 weeks of basic training
6 weeks of technical training
The average salary for an Aviation Machinist’s Mate is $69,338 per year in the United States