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  • Required Test Average Duration: 3.9
  • Desinnation Designation: 6019
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 220
  • Category Category: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
  • Age Average Age: 42
Aircraft Maintenance Chiefs supervise the establishment and functions of all maintenance areas, maintenance personnel qualifications and MOS development within a fixed-wing/rotary wing/tilt rotor squadron or repair activity. They are responsible to the Commanding Officer for all Enlisted Maintenance Marines qualifications and professional development. They assist in directing, supervising, and coordinating the activities of aviation enlisted personnel performing aircraft maintenance duties. They prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, correspondence, schedules and rosters pertaining to an aircraft maintenance department or repair activity.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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I would do routine and specific case maintenance on a CH-53 E helicopter. Usually I did any metal fab and composite material repairs. As well as changing the tires and windows and doing any kind of required maintenance of the hydraulic systems. I used all manor of fork lifts and tow tractors along with high powered genys and a crane to perform different jobs on this aircraft.