United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Officer Job Descriptions
MOS 6005, Aeronautical Engineer* (4) Prepares procurement plans and programs for aircraft and
aircraft subsystems. Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part
1. Current as of Nov 00
a. Summary. Aeronautical engineers
supervise and coordinate design, development,
testing, procurement, overhaul, modification, and repair of aircraft and aircraft subsystems.
b. Requirements/Prerequisites
(1) Assigned as a skill designator to aviation ground
officers possessing a baccalaureate degree in aeronautical
engineering.
(2) Must have a secret security clearance.
c. Duties
(1) Supervises and coordinates research, design, development,
and testing of aircraft and aircraft subsystems.
(2) Plans and supervises execution of developmental
programs for aircraft and aircraft subsystems.
(3) Coordinates activities of development and procurement
agencies with agencies responsible for supply and maintenance.
(5) Conducts liaison with other components of the Armed
Forces to exchange pertinent data.
d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Aeronautical Engineer 002.061-022.