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(AD) Aviation Machinist's Mate
Aviation Machinist's Mates are usually assigned to billets concerned with the maintenance of turbo-jet aircraft engines and associated equipment. They are responsible for the maintenance and replacement of engines and accessories, as well as performing the duties of flight engineers.
(AD) Aviation Machinist's Mate
Aviation Machinist's Mates are aircraft engine mechanics. They inspect, adjust, test, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and propellers. ADs also perform routine maintenance, prepare aircraft
for flight and assist in handling aircraft on the ground. These
technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew
performs numerous in-flight duties and operates aircraft systems in
turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earns
additional pay for flying.These technicians may also volunteer to
fly as Naval Aircrew. Aircrew perform numerous in-flight duties and operate
radar and weapon systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller
aircraft.
The duties performed by ADs include:
maintaining and servicing aircraft engine, fuel and lubrication systems;
handling and servicing aircraft ashore or aboard ship;
performing complete aircraft turboshaft/turboprop engine repair;
determining reasons for engine degradation via spectrometric oil analysis tests;
evaluating jet engine performance, using jet test cells for fixed turbojet engines;
performing helicopter maintenance, installing and maintaining engines, drive accessories and gear boxes;
performing propeller repairs;
possibly functioning as aircrewman in various types of aircraft.
Working Environment
People in this rating work at sea or ashore, on hangar and flight decks, in shops and on airstrips. They may work in clean or dirty areas, but they are almost always working in noisy
environments. They work closely with others, do mostly physical
work and require little supervision. ADs also serve as flight
engineers aboard certain aircraft.
A-School (Job School) Information
AD Common Core, Pensacola, FL -- 30 calendar days
AD Helicopter, Pensacola, FL -- 10 calendar days (some recruits)
AD Prop, Pensacola, FL -- 10 calendar days (some recruits)
AD Jet, Pensacola, FL -- 10 calendar days (some recruits)
Technicians going to intermediate level maintenance facilities for their first assignment will attend advanced training after "A" School. Each time a technician is assigned to a new aircraft or
equipment, more specific and advanced training will be given prior
to reporting to respective aviation unit.
Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating
First Sea Tour: 42 months
First Shore Tour: 36 months
Second Sea Tour: 42 months
Second Shore Tour: 36 months
Third Sea Tour: 36 months
Third Shore Tour: 36 months
Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
Forth Shore Tour: 36 months
Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.
(AD) Aviation Machinist's Mate
Aviation Machinist's Mates are usually assigned to billets concerned with the maintenance of turbo-jet aircraft engines and associated equipment. They are responsible for the maintenance and replacement of engines and accessories, as well as performing the duties of flight engineers.
(AD) Aviation Machinist's Mate
Aviation Machinist's Mates are aircraft engine mechanics. They inspect, adjust, test, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and propellers. ADs also perform routine maintenance, prepare aircraft
for flight and assist in handling aircraft on the ground. These
technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew
performs numerous in-flight duties and operates aircraft systems in
turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earns
additional pay for flying.These technicians may also volunteer to
fly as Naval Aircrew. Aircrew perform numerous in-flight duties and operate
radar and weapon systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller
aircraft.
The duties performed by ADs include:
maintaining and servicing aircraft engine, fuel and lubrication systems;
handling and servicing aircraft ashore or aboard ship;
performing complete aircraft turboshaft/turboprop engine repair;
determining reasons for engine degradation via spectrometric oil analysis tests;
evaluating jet engine performance, using jet test cells for fixed turbojet engines;
performing helicopter maintenance, installing and maintaining engines, drive accessories and gear boxes;
performing propeller repairs;
possibly functioning as aircrewman in various types of aircraft.
Working Environment
People in this rating work at sea or ashore, on hangar and flight decks, in shops and on airstrips. They may work in clean or dirty areas, but they are almost always working in noisy
environments. They work closely with others, do mostly physical
work and require little supervision. ADs also serve as flight
engineers aboard certain aircraft.
A-School (Job School) Information
AD Common Core, Pensacola, FL -- 30 calendar days
AD Helicopter, Pensacola, FL -- 10 calendar days (some recruits)
AD Prop, Pensacola, FL -- 10 calendar days (some recruits)
AD Jet, Pensacola, FL -- 10 calendar days (some recruits)
Technicians going to intermediate level maintenance facilities for their first assignment will attend advanced training after "A" School. Each time a technician is assigned to a new aircraft or
equipment, more specific and advanced training will be given prior
to reporting to respective aviation unit.
Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating
First Sea Tour: 42 months
First Shore Tour: 36 months
Second Sea Tour: 42 months
Second Shore Tour: 36 months
Third Sea Tour: 36 months
Third Shore Tour: 36 months
Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
Forth Shore Tour: 36 months
Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.