Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZ)
Aviation MaintenanceAdministrationman (AZ)January 2021
United States Navy EthosWe are the United States Navy, our Nation's sea power - ready guardians of peace, victoriousin war.We are professional Sailors and Civilians - a diverse and agile force exemplifying the higheststandards of service to our Nation, at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character;decisive leadership is crucial to our success.We are a team, disciplined and well-prepared, committed to mission accomplishment. We donot waver in our dedication and accountability to our Shipmates and families.We are patriots, forged by the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Intimes of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition.We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, anddignity.We are the United States Navy.The Sailor's CreedI am a United States Sailor.I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States ofAmerica and I willobey the orders of those appointed over me.I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gonebefore me to defendfreedom and democracy around the world.I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor,Courage, and Commitment.I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.AZ - Aviation Maintenance AdministrationmanPage 2 of 149
CAREER ROADMAPAirman Recruit to Master Chief RoadmapThe educational roadmap below will assist Sailors in the Aviation Maintenance Administrationman community through theprocess of pursuing professional development and advanced education using various military and civilian resources e.g. PQSprogram; JST Joint Service Transcript; E-Learning; Navy College Network; etc. Successful leadership is the key to militaryreadiness and will always require a high degree of technical skill, professional knowledge, and intellectual development.What is a Career Roadmap for Aviation Maintenance Administrationman?Aviation Maintenance Administrationman roadmaps are just what the name implies - a roadmap through the Enlisted Learningand Development Continuum from Airman Recruit through Master Chief. The principal focus is to standardize a program Navywide by featuring the existing skills necessary to be successful in the Navy. The ultimate goal of a roadmap is to produce afunctional and competent Sailor.What is the Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum?Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum is the formal title given to the curriculum and process building on the foundationof Sailorization beginning in our Delayed Entry Program through Recruit Training Command and throughout your entire career.The continuum combines skill training, professional education, well-rounded assignments, and voluntary education. As youprogress through your career, early-on skill training diminishes while professional military education gradually increases.Experience is the ever-present constant determining the rate at which a Sailor trades skill training for professional development.Do Sailors have to follow the Roadmap?Yes. The Aviation Maintenance Administrationman roadmap includes the four areas encompassed by the Continuum inProfessional Military Education to include; Navy Professional Military Education (NPME), Joint Professional Military Education(JPME), Leadership and Advanced Education.Some training and education is mandatory (Recruit Training, Aviation Maintenance Administrationman “A” School at theMeridian Mississippi, E-Learning, etc.). Some may be directed by your chain of command (Microsoft Excel and PowerPointcourses), and the remainder is voluntary (MNP, E-Learning, college courses, etc.). Sailors are advised to seek out mentors,including your Command Master Chief, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer andCommand Career Counselor, and to make use of your Navy College Virtual Education Center (VEC) or OCONUS EducationOffice's vast resources. All are uniquely qualified to help you along the way.Notes:AZ - Aviation Maintenance AdministrationmanPage 3 of 149
AZ CAREER PATH(AW)Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (AZ). AZs perform a variety of clerical, administrative and managerial duties necessaryto keep aircraft maintenance activities operating efficiently. The rating requires close communication with all other aviationmaintenance ratings.YEARSCAREERAVERAGECOMMISSIONINGSEA/TYPICAL CAREER PATHOFMILESTONESTIME TOOR OTHERSHORE ZCM24.5 YrsCMDCM / SEL,36/36Follow-on Shore/Sea TourRating Detailer23-26AZCM24.5 YrsSenior Enlisted364th Sea TourAZCS20.5Academy/ CMDCM /Billet: SEL/ MMCPO/ QAS/ MaintCMDCS / SELControl/DEPT/DIV LCPODuty: Squadron/AIMD Afloat /Wing Staff20-23AZCM24.5 YrsCWO, Senior Enlisted363rd Shore TourAZCS20.5Academy, ECM,Billet: SEL/ MMCPO/ QAS/ MaintAZC15.4Rating Detailer/RatingControl/ DEPT LCPOSpecialist, EqualDuty: FRS Squadron/ FRC/Opportunity Advisor,NATTC/ GGR / Various StaffQualification: Maint & Prod MasterDrug and AlcoholCounselor, Brig DutyChief (NEC 724B)16-20AZCS20.5 YrsLDO, CWO, OCS,423rd Sea TourAZC15.4MECP, CSEL, RDC,Billet: DIV LCPO/ QAS/ MaintAZ18.6ECM, RatingControl CPO/ Wing Maint StaffDetailer/Rating/LCPODuty: Squadron/ AIMD Afloat/Specialist, Recruiter,Wing StaffEqual OpportunityAdvisor, Drug and13-16AZCS20.5 Yrs362nd Shore TourAlcohol Counselor,AZC15.4Billet: Instructor/ DIV CPO/ MaintBrig DutyAZ18.6& Prod ControlDuty: Squadron/ FRC/ CNATTU/GGR / Various StaffQualification: Maint & Prod ChiefSchool (NEC 770B)/ MTS9-13AZC15.4 Yrs422nd Sea TourAZ18.6Billet: Maint & Prod Control/ LogsAZ24.0and Records LPO/ NALCOMISDBA/ CTPL/ Maint Admin LPODuty: Squadron/ AIMD AfloatQualification: Maint & Prod Chief/Phase Coord/ SFF/ Warfare Pin6-9AZ18.6 YrsSTA-21, OCS, MECP, 361st Shore TourAZ24.0LDO, RDC, Recruiter,Billet: Instructor/ Maint & ProdAZ32.6Drug and AlcoholControl/ NALCOMIS DBA/L&R/Intern, USSCTPL/ Maint Admin LPO/SUPCONSTITUTION,Duty: FRS Squadron/ FRCBrig DutyQualification: Instructor (NEC 805A)DBA "C" School (NEC FO2A/F01A)FAME “C” School (NECF01A)QPJ/ QPA/Warfare Pin1Revised: December 2019
AZ CAREER PATH(AW)YEARS OFSERVICECAREERMILESTONESAVERAGETIME TOADVANCECOMMISSIONINGOR OTHERSPECIALPROGRAMSSEA/SHOREFLOWTYPICAL CAREER PATHDEVELOPMENT1-6AZ2AZ3AZAN4.0 Yrs2.61.4STA-21, OCS, MECP,Naval Academy,NROTC541 /-AZANAZAAAZARAccession Training1.4 Yrs.9STA-21, OCS, MECP,Naval Academy,NROTC1st Sea TourBillet: Maint & Prod Control/ L&R /CTPL/ Maint Admin ClerkDuty: Squadron/ AIMD Afloat/FRCQualification: Warfare Pin/ FAME“C” School (NEC F01A)/ QPJ/QPARecruit TrainingAZ "A" School.Notes:1. “A” school is not required.2. NECs held:724B:770B:F01A:F02A:F03A:805A:Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master ChiefAviation Maintenance/Production ChiefF-18 Automated Maintenance Environment OperatorOptimized NALCOMIS System Administrator/Analyst OMAOptimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analyst IMAInstructor3. List of common acronyms applicable to this career nce Command Fitness LeaderAircraft Intermediate Maintenance DepartmentAviation Maintenance AdministrationmenCommand Master ChiefCenter for Naval Aviation Technical TrainingCommand Senior Enlisted LeaderCentral Technical Publications LibraryData Base AdministratorDamage Control Training TeamEnlisted Community ManagerF-18 Automated Maintenance Environment OperatorFleet Replacement SquadronIntermediate Maintenance ActivityJunior Officer of the DeckLeading Chief Petty OfficerMedical Enlisted Commissioning ProgramNaval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information SystemsNavy Personnel CommandNavy Reserve Officer Training CorpsOrganizational Maintenance ActivityQuality Assurance SupervisorQualified Proficient ApprenticeQualified Proficient Journeyman2Revised: December 2019
AZ CAREER PATH(AW)RDCSELSFFSTA-21TYCOMRecruit Division CommanderSenior Enlisted LeaderSafe For FlightSeaman To AdmiralType CommanderConsiderations for advancement from E6 to E71. Safe-For-Flight (SFF) Qualification SFF qualification is not required for advancement to E-7 but is an advanced qualification for a E6. E-6’s holding the SFF qualification WITH documentation of experience utilizing thequalification should be given high consideration for advancement2. Sea Assignments (all) Should have served as LPO or Assistant LPO Should be qualified Safe for Flight, Production Control, JOOD At least one warfare pin DCTT team or other Training Team member. Repair locker leader or other Damage Controlorganization involvement. Pri or Asst Command Collateral (ie: ACFL) Education and Professional Development Professional Experience Sailorization Strong recommendations for promotion to CPO. Sustained Superior Performance Strong Breakout among peers in large or small groups FCPOA Involvement Sailor 360 Involvement3. Shore Assignments (all) Personnel assigned to TYCOM staff, WING staff, NPC, AZ “A” or “C” school instructors with805A NEC are carefully screened and selected to that assignment (should achieve MTS). Sailorsselected to serve one of these staffs are considered to be at the top of operational expertise and arehighly valued by the AZ community. Personnel Assigned to RTC as a Recruit Division Commander are carefully screened and selectedfor this high priority assignment. Personnel assigned to a FRC OCONUS or CONUS should be viewed as a challenging assignmentthat is valued by the AZ community. Aviation Program Team (APT) APT provides oversight of contract requirements in support of the GFR, GGFR, andCOR in areas to include maintenance management, safety, QA, and property control GGR’s are responsiuble for surveillance and oversight of contractor aircraft groundoperations as part of an Aviation Program Team. Designation as a GGR is considered anadvanced qualification for E-6’s and may only be granted to top-performaning E-6’s in aprogram team FCPOA involvement Sailor 360 InvolvementConsiderations for advancement from E7 to E81. Safe-For-Flight (SFF) Qualification SFF qualification is not required for advancement to E-8 but an E-7 holding the SFFqualification WITH documentation of experience utilizing the qualification should be givenhigh consideration for advancement3Revised: December 2019
AZ CAREER PATH(AW)2. Sea Assignments (all) Should be qualified OOD(I/P), Section Leader, and other outside the normal scope (ie: ATTWO,OOD(U/W). At least one warfare pin Should be qualified Safe for Flight, Production Control, JOOD,QAS w/ 770B NEC DCTT team or other Training Team member. Repair locker leader Command Collateral with documented impact Should have served as LCPO. Strong recommendations for promotion to SCPO. Sustained Superior Performance Strong Breakout among peers in large or small groups CPOA involvement Sailor 360 involvement and leading a committee (alternate or selectee sponsor)3. Shore Assignments (all) Serving as the AZ Rating Advisor. This position is viewed as Navy Wide impact to the AZcommunity and is carefully screened for this high priority assignment. This is a 1 of 1 assignmentand should be viewed as the pinnacle tour for any AZC. Personnel assigned to TYCOM staff, WING staff, NPC, AZ “A” or “C” school instructors with805A NEC are carefully screened and selected to that assignment (should achieve MTS). Sailorsselected to serve one of these staffs are considered to be at the top of operational expertise and arehighly valued by the AZ community. Personnel Assigned to RTC as a Recruit Division Commander, are carefully screened and selectedfor this high priority assignment. Personnel assigned to a FRC OCONUS or CONUS should be viewed as a challenging assignmentthat is valued by the AZ community. Aviation Program Team (APT) APT provides oversight of contract requirements in support of the GFR, GGFR, andCOR in areas to include maintenance management, safety, QA, and property control CPOA involvement Sailor 360 involvement and leading a committee (alternate or selectee sponsor)Considerations for advancement from E8 to E91. Safe-For-Flight (SFF) Qualification SFF qualification is not required for advancement to E-7 but is an advanced qualification for aE-6. E-6’s holding the SFF qualification WITH documentation of experience utilizing thequalification should be given high consideration for advancement2. Sea Assignments (all) Should be qualified OOD(I/P), Section Leader, and other outside the normal scope (ie: ATTWO,OOD(U/W). Should be qualified Safe for Flight, Production Control, JOOD, QAS w/8300 NEC At least one warfare pin DCTT team or other Training Team member. Repair locker leader Command Collateral with documented impact Should have served as Maintenance Control, Production Control LCPO, QAS, or Division LCPO Strong recommendations for promotion to MCPO Sustained Superior Performance Strong Breakout among peers in large or small groups Performing SEL duties CPOA involvement Sailor 360 involvement and leading a committee (alternate or selectee sponsor)3. Shore Assignments (all)4Revised: December 2019
AZ CAREER PATH(AW) Serving as the AZ Rating Advisor. This position is viewed as Navy Wide impact to the AZcommunity and is carefully screened for this high priority assignment. This is a 1 of 1 assignmentand should be viewed as the pinnacle tour for any AZCS.Personnel assigned to TYCOM staff, WING staff, NPC, AZ “A” or “C” school instructors with805A NEC are carefully screened and selected to that assignment (should achieve MTS). Sailorsselected to serve one of these staffs are considered to be at the top of operational expertise and arehighly valued by the AZ community.Personnel Assigned to RTC as a Recruit Division Commander, are carefully screened and selectedfor this high priority assignment.Personnel assigned to a FRC OCONUS or CONUS should be viewed as a challenging assignmentthat is valued by the AZ community.CPOA involvementSailor 360 involvement and leading a committee (alternate or selectee sponsor)5Revised: December 2019
AZ CAREER PATHFULL TIME SUPPORT (FTS)Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (AZ) perform a variety of clerical, administrative and managerial duties necessary to keepaircraft maintenance activities operating efficiently. The rating requires close communication with all other aviation EA/SHORE TYPICAL CAREER PATHOFMILESTONESTIME TOOR AMS26-30AZCM23.3 YrsCSEL, 8CMC36/36Follow-on Shore Tours4th Sea TourBillet: MMCPO/MSCPO/StaffLCPO/Production LCPO/SEL/CSELDuty: AMMT/Squadron/FRCQualification: Senior EnlistedAcademy/SFF/SFM3rd Shore TourBillet: MMCPO/MSCPO/StaffLCPO/Production LCPO/SEL/CSELDuty: PERS/AMMT/WING/Squadron/FRC/NOSCQualification: Senior EnlistedAcademy/NOSC PQS23-26AZCMAZCS23.3 Yrs18.4CSEL, 8CMC/8CSC36/3636/3620-23AZCMAZCSAZC23.3 Yrs18.414.8CWO, CSEL,8CMC/8CSC, ECM,Rating Detailer36/3636/3648/4816-20AZCSAZCAZ118.4 Yrs14.89.8OCS, CWO, CSEL,8CSC36/3648/4848/363rd Sea TourBillet: Maint LCPO/DeptLCPO/QAS/CSELDuty: AMMT/Squadron/FRCQualification: SFF/SFM/NEC12-16AZCSAZCAZ118.4 Yrs14.89.5OCS, LDO, CWO,CSEL, RDC,Command ClimateSpecialist, InstructorDuty36/3648/4848/368-12AZCAZ1AZ214.8 Yrs9.54.6OCS, LDO, CSEL48/4848/3648/365-8AZ1AZ2AZ39.5 Yrs4.62.6STA-21, LDO, RDC,Instructor Duty48/3648/3648/362nd Shore TourBillet: Instructor/DIV LCPO/Maint & Prod EAWS/SFF/SFM/NEC2nd Sea TourBillet: LCPO, Maint & ProdControl/ Logs and Records LPO/NALCOMIS DBA/ CTPL/ MaintAdmin LPODuty: Squadron/ FRC/TYCOMQualification: Maint & ProdChief/ Phase Coord/SFF/SFM/NEC/EAWS1st Shore TourBillet: Instructor/ Maint & ProdControl/ NALCOMISDBA/L&R/ CTPL/ Maint AdminLPO/SUPDuty: Squadron/ FRC/TYCOMQualification: NEC/EAWS1Revised: July 2019
AZ CAREER PATHFULL TIME SUPPORT (FTS)YEARSOFSERVICECAREERMILESTONESAVERAGETIME TOADVANCE1-5AZ2AZ34.6 Yrs2.61 /-AZANAZAAAccession Training9 MonthsCOMMISSIONINGOR OTHERSPECIALPROGRAMSSTA-21, OCSSEA/SHOREROTATIONTYPICAL CAREER PATHDEVELOPMENT48/3648/361st Sea TourBillet: Maint & Prod Control/L&R / CTPL/ Maint Admin ClerkDuty: Squadron/ FRCQualification:NEC/EAWS/QPJ/QPA48/36Recruit Training (8 weeks)/'A'School (8 weeks).Notes:1.“A” School is not required.2.AZ Rating requires a DONCAF adjudicated security clearance and is not waiverable.3.NECs held:724B:770B:F01A:F02A:F03A:805A:4.Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master ChiefAviation Maintenance/Production ChiefF-18 Automated Maintenance Environment OperatorOptimized NALCOMIS System Administrator/Analyst OMAOptimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analyst IMAInstructorACRONYMS INCLUDE:MMCPOMSCPOCSELSELQARCDQARSFFSFMMaintenance Master ChiefMaintenance Senior ChiefCommand Senior Enlisted LeaderSenior Enlisted LeaderQuality Assurance RepresentativeCollateral Duty Quality Assurance RepresentativeSafe for FlightSafe for MissionConsiderations for advancement from E6 to E71.Sea Assignments Documentation of utilizing in-rate qualificationso Safe for Flight Certificationo OOMA Database Administrator / Analyst At least one warfare pin (AW primary) Should have served as LPO or Assistant LPOo Production Divisiono Quality Assuranceo Maintenance Control Safe-For-Flight (SFF)/Safe-For-Mision (SFM) Qualification O-Level (Squadron)o ***SFF/SFM qualification is not required for advancement to E-7 but is considered to be thepinnacle of aviation maintenance qualifications. E-6’s holding the SFF/SFM qualification2Revised: July 2019
AZ CAREER PATHFULL TIME SUPPORT (FTS) 2.should be given appropriate consideration for advancement due to the nature of thequalification.Command Collateral duties with documented impact.FCPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given tothose in leadership positions.SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be givento those in leadership positions.Shore Assignments Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS). There is no special screening for FRS Squadrons. However, FRSshould be considered arduous duty due to the nature of operations.o Squadron Augment Units (SAU) and Tactical Support Units (TSU) augment and supportFleet Replacement Squadrons and type wing operational requirements. Personnel assigned to Navy Operational Support Centers (NOSC) SHALL complete the NOSCWatchstander PQS (NAVEDTRA 43075). Strong consideration for certain successful tours which demonstrate leadership, character, and abilityto communicate effectively.o RDC/Instructor/TYCOM/WINGo Attainment of 805A Instructor NEC and Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualification ifeligible. I-Level shore facility favorable positions include:o Production Control LPOo Quality Assurance LPOo Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt O-Level (Squadron) favorable positions include:o Safe-For-Flight/Safe-For-Mission (SFM) Qualificationo ***SFF/SFM qualification is not required for advancement to E-7 but is considered thepinnacle of maintenance qualifications. E-6’s holding the SFF/SFM qualification should begiven appropriate consideration for advancement due to the nature of the qualification. Command Collateral duties with documented impact. FCPOA with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given tothose in leadership positions. SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be givento those in leadership positions.Considerations for advancement from E7 to E81.Sea Assignments At least one warfare pin (AW primary) Safe for Flight (SFF)/Safe for Mission (SFM) Qualification if stationed at the O-Level (Squadron)o SFF/SFM Qualified on at least one aircraft platform At least 12 months in a command role / billeto Maintenance LCPOo QA LCPO / QASo Detachme
Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (AZ). AZs perform a variety of clerical, administrative and managerial duties necessary to keep aircraft maintenance activities operating efficiently. The rating requires close communication with all other aviation maintenance ratings. YEARS OF SERVICE CAREER MILESTONES AVERAGE TIME TO ADVANCE COMMISSIONING
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