When you become an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer, you’re not just managing a team. You’re managing every piece of over eighty aircraft plus hundreds of personnel, requiring organization and focus that few can say they’ve mastered.

You’re in charge of managing the repair and upkeep of our most lethal aviation assets. As an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer, you lead a variety of rates who must work together to get our birds back into the sky

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Navy aircraft are among the most complex in the world. These machines see heavy use, and lives and missions depend on meticulous maintenance and repair.

Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers deliver just that by keeping lives safe and aircraft functioning properly every day. Their responsibilities include :

• Fixing and maintaining Aircraft
• Procuring parts and tools to maintain the Aircraft
• Manage parts, tools & support equipment
• Calibrate support equipment
• Resolve technical issues with support equipment
• Managing and working closely with the Enlisted Personnel
• Support & Develop Solutions for Flight Operation, and Maintenance Programs

PAY AND BENEFITS & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES :

From the day you start, you’ll receive :

• Competitive salary
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• 30 days paid vacation per year

Beyond professional credentials and certifications, you can advance your education as an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer by attending the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, where you may be able to earn a master’s or doctoral degree while being paid full-time.

Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs.

Other opportunities for further education within this platform include :

• Navy College Program
• Vol-ED Assistance Center
• Vol-ED Region Advisors
• Navy War College (NWC)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must not have passed 42nd birthday at time of commissioning.
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical field or of a business nature.
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Meet Navy medical and height / weight standards.
• Must be US Citizen
• Current / former / or other military branches besides Navy

Last updated : 2024-09-03