• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 5.5
  • Desinnation Designation: 6046
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 978
  • Category Category: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
  • Age Average Age: 25
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialists maintain aircraft logbooks, naval aircraft maintenance publications/files, and prepare reports, logs records, directives, and correspondence within aircraft maintenance and repair activities. Initial formal training is provided at the Aviation Maintenance Administration Course, Naval Air Station, Meridian, MS. Additionally, they receive formal school training at Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Management Information System School in Pensacola, FL learning Information System administration methods and Database Management traits as well as trend interpretation for developing statistical process control methods in support of aviation information and readiness reporting requirements to aid maintenance supervisors and logisticians in the performance of their assigned tasks.
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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