Flight Equipment Technician

  • Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 5.1
  • Desinnation Designation: 6048
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 860
  • Category Category: Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
  • Age Average Age: 25
Flight Equipment Technicians inspect, maintain, and repair parachutes; flight survival equipment; flight equipment; carbon dioxide, and gaseous and liquid oxygen equipment.
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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A typical day was busy, 0600 show to pull all toll boxes to be inspected by a work center supervisor, print out the work load and screen it. as soon as the dust settled, would task Marines for maintenance that was passed. Great command and great group of Marines to work with.
Great command and great group of Marines to work with.
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