Aviation Machinst Mate

[Will'sMom]

Does anyone know where I can learn more about the job Aviation Machinist Mate?

[Kristie]

You might find some answers here:

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/navyjobs.htm

[NCMEDIC]

Here some:

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/ad.htm

http://www.navy.com/careers/enlisted/mechanical/

[hercman]

Now here's the kicker. There are two levels of aircraft maintenance. I level and O level. If stationed at an AIMD that's where the AD will get into the nitty gritty of engine rebuilding/running test cells etc. O level is at a squadron and will do more troubleshooting removal and replacement of defective components and preventive maintenance.

[Will'sMom]

Interesting about the I and the O levels. Wonder how it's decided which one you end up in?

Melanie

[hercman]

Mostly needs of the Navy.

When I went through A school all the billets (jobs) were placed on a board. Then depending on class ranking (who did best to who did worst) the student was able to pick from there. Best going first. For a follow on tour you choose from what ever billets are available. It is possible to go from one level to the other and back as the carreer goes on. Most I level billets are considered shore duty so they will do the normal sea/shore rotation.