United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 6004, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Officer (II/III)

a. Summary. Aircraft maintenance engineer officers (AMEOs) are responsible for technical 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 OPNAVINST 4790.2 (series). A high level of technical expertise is required to manage the execution of tasks within aviation maintenance. As such, a small population of AMEO's are placed throughout Marine Corps aviation, complementing the less technical talents of the MOS 6002 population. Unlike the 6002, whose career path and school may lead to commander designation as an Acquisition Professional, the 6004 will remain focused on the technical, procedural, planning and managerial details associated with organizational and intermediate level maintenance in support of shorebased, seabased, or 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 intermediate level of maintenance (MALS). Applicants with both organizational and intermediate level maintenance experience are considered ideal candidates for appointment to 6004 limited duty officer (LDO).

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Warrant officers (III)

(a) Enlisted Marines applying for selection as 6004 warrant officers must have feeder MOSs of 60XX, 61XX, 63XX, 64XX, or 65XX and have demonstrated aviation maintenance technical qualifications through the superior performance of duties within their MOS. MOS credibility is paramount to any other quality. Successful tours within maintenance or production control and the quality assurance division at the organizational or intermediate levels of maintenance are good indicators for success as 6004 warrant officers.

(b) Newly Promoted 6004 warrant officers must complete the first available AMO short course at NAS Pensacola, FL, upon graduation from the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

(2) Limited Duty Officers (II)

(a) Only 6004 and 6302 warrant officers may apply for appointment as 6004 LDOs.

(b) 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 good indicator for future success as a 6004 LDO.

c. Duties

(1) Organizes and supervises all technical aspects of the maintenance and repair of aircraft, aeronautical components, and aviation equipment.

(2) 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.

(3) Interfaces with higher level commands, activities, and depots on all maintenance-related issues.

(4) Ensures all maintenance personnel are trained and capable of safely repairing aircraft, aeronautical components, and aviation support equipment within the scope of their MOS.

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

(6) Ensures the effective utilization of manpower by working with their respective MAG/squadron S-1 concerning the assignment of maintenance personnel, at both the organizational and intermediate levels, to the correct billets and line numbers.

(7) Works closely with the aviation supply officer to ensure the required materials and tools are available for use.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Superintendent, Maintenance 184.167-174.