Fixed-Wing aircraft mechanics, F/A-18; inspect and maintain aircraft airframes and airframe components, and perform duties relating to flight line operations.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess an MM score of 105 or higher.
(2) Must have normal color perception.
Requirements.
(1) Complete the appropriate formal "A" school, Aviation Machinist Mate Common Core Class at NATTC, NAS Pensacola, FL and Aviation Machinist Mate Turbojet Aircraft Fundamentals Strand Class A1 at NATTC, NAS Pensacola, FL.
(2) Complete the appropriate formal "C" school, F/A-18 Power Plants and Related Systems (initial) Organizational Maintenance at CNATT at CNATTU, NAS Lemoore, CA or CNATTU, Oceana, VA.
(3) For career progression, the Plane Captain (PC) Ground Syllabus Familiarization for the F/A-18 aircraft must be completed.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (bv), Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Programs (MATMEP) for MOS 6217.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 49-3011.
Related Military Skill.
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, 6227.
