| Aviation Machinist's Mate | AD | |||
| Aviation Machinist's Mates (AD) maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, preserve, and de-preserve aircraft engines and their related systems, including fuel, lubrication, compression, combustion, exhaust, accessory gearbox, aircraft mounted accessory drive, propeller, anti-ice, and bleed air systems. They conduct special and conditional inspections and oil analysis. In addition, they conduct functional checks and required adjustments on engines and related systems. They also supervise and provide training to powerplant work centers. | ||||
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. (See the Aircrew Program for details.)
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
Aviation Machinist's Mate may be assigned to sea or shore duty any place in the world, so their working environment varies considerably. They may work in hangars or hangar decks, outside on flight decks or flight lines at air stations.
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.
Qualifications
People in this rating should be able to express themselves clearly in speaking and writing. They should have no speech impediment, and they must pass hearing and color perception tests.
ADs need good memories and the ability to do repetitive tasks, perform detailed work and keep accurate records. Manual dexterity and teamwork are also vital. Normal hearing and color perception is required for this rating.
** Note: AM, AME, and AD combine at paygrade E-9 to the rating of Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman (AFCM).
110203-N-8040H-115 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 3, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Ablam Agoudavi and Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Jason Correll, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, perform pre-flight inspections on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang/Released)
110127-N-8913A-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jovito Dulang, right, and Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Veronica Verdugo, both assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, perform an inspection on an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard Adams/Released)
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