More AD rating info stuff...
 

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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.

Some questions that I have.
 

Hi
I have a few questions because this job is something that I'm very interested in. I was wondering if you could explain more in depth on how the on shore and sea deployments work? Is it true that the longest sea deployment that anyone can go on 6 months at a time? and does everyone go on these deployments? can you move up in ranking fast with this job? Is it very male dominant? and on average how often do sailors have to relocate or move with a four year contract and do sea seployments? and is AD a more then 4 year contract? are there special requirements other then asvab scores to be qualified to do this job? Sorry I know that that was a lot of questions but I would greatly appreciated if anyone had the answers.
Thank You

Most of the answers are in the post above yours... lol

I'll add that deployments are typically 7 months but the Navy released a statement last week that expect deployments to average 8 to 10 months now. That will be the standard length of deployment now.