MOS 7011 Expeditionary Airfield

[USMC Chuter]

I had a buddy in this MOS... I bagged on him for being a wing-dinger pogue, but eventually found out he had a pretty cool job. Lots of flight-line time working up-close and personal with all kinds of aircraft while operating the arresting gear. The shitty part is building an airfield where there wasn't one previously..



MOS 7011, Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician

Summary. An expeditionary airfield systems technician installs, operates, inspects, and repairs EAF systems to include arresting gear, visual landing aids, airfield matting, internal branch communications, and airfield lighting and marking. In addition, Marines in this field provide routine and emergency arresting gear services for high performance Naval tailhook aircraft, conduct Tactical/Assault Landing Zone Assessment Surveys (TALZAS) for all Naval tactical aircraft, and installs and maintains EAF systems and facilities.

Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) MM Score of 95 or higher.

(2) Vision correctable to 20/20 and normal color acuity.

(3) Complete the Marine Expeditionary Airfield Equipment School.

Duties

(1) MGySgt to Pvt:

(a) Operates and performs preventive maintenance on recovery equipment.

(b) Installs and performs preventive maintenance on surfacing materials utilized in conjunction with recovery equipment.

(c) Installs and performs preventive maintenance on visual landing aids.

(d) Follows published safety regulations relative to working near and on a runway and knows the hazardous zones.

(e) Utilizes visual hand and light signals required in recovery operations.

(f) Maintains tools, instruments, and test equipment.

(g) Documents maintenance actions.

(2) MGySgt to Cpl:

(a) Evaluates by test and inspection the serviceability of recovery equipment and recommends necessary repairs.

(b) Employs characteristics of recovery components in the recovery of the various naval aircraft.

(c) Utilizes emergency aircraft arresting gear.

(d) Processes maintenance documents and utilizes EAF system logs and records.

(3) MGySgt to Sgt:

(a) Requisitions supplies and materials required to support recovery equipment including visual landing aids.

(b) Maintains an accurate and detailed maintenance and landing log.

(c) Functions as a Work Center Supervisor or Crew Leader.

(4) MGySgt to SSgt:

(a) Prepares aircraft recovery equipment for storage and shipment.

(b) Coordinates with other activities for the repair of recovery equipment.

(c) Functions as a quality assurance representative and maintenance controller.

(5) MGySgt to GySgt:

(a) Conducts informal OJT/technical training.

(b) Ensures proper implementation of applicable recovery bulletins for various naval aircraft.

(c) Functions as maintenance chief.

(d) Advises and assists in the development of budget requirements and prepares all necessary administrative reports.

(e) Conducts Tactical/Assault Landing Zone Assessment Surveys.

(6) MGySgt and MSgt:

(a) Plans, schedules, and directs the work assignments of the recovery personnel.

(b) Supervises the implementation of the published safety regulations and command changes where applicable.

(c) Coordinates recovery operations with other airfield operations.

(d) Coordinates EAF MWSG/MAW MPF operations relating to planning, marshaling, movement, and assembly of equipment.

(e) Conducts Tactical/Assault Landing Zone Assessment Surveys.

(7) MGySgt:

(a) Assists in the preparation of the airfield operations manual and related operations instructions.

(b) Acts as overall enlisted technical advisor and coordinator for the integration of the EAF components into the airfield operations.

(c) Organizes, supervises, and assists in the management of an aviation operations activity.

(d) Conducts Tactical/Assault Landing Zone Assessment Surveys.