AZ Aviation Maintenance Administrationman

Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (AZ) are United States Navy occupational ratings. They are responsible for managing aircraft maintenance to keep aircraft and aviation equipment in top working order.

Their responsibilities may include: Scheduling aircraft inspections Issuing work orders Preparing aircraft and maintenance related correspondence Maintaining directive control and custody records, control forms, and reporting requirements

AZs perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and managerial duties. They are required to have diverse organizational and technical skill sets. They perform multiple roles within an aviation command in different work centers.

AZs spend about 50% of their time assigned to fleet units and 50% to shore stations. They rank from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6).