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MOS 6242 - - Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Engineer, KC-130

By Rod Powers, About.com

Type of MOS : NMOS

Rank Range: MGySgt to Sgt

Job Description: Fixed-Wing aircraft flight engineers, KC-130; monitor all aircraft systems and operate the flight engineer's panel during flight operations. Assist the pilot/copilot in preflight and postflight lnspections of the aircraft, supervise servicing functions and record all discrepancies upon completion of flight. Perform the duties of the aircraft mechanic, aircraft power plants mechanic, and KC-130 flight mechanic.

Job Requirements:

(I) Must be qualified in MOS 6276.

(2) Must possess a secret security clearance.

(3) Four years of obligated service upon assignment of MOS 6242.

(4) Complete CNATT MAR UNIT Crs M-D5D-D41B (Flight Engineer Ground School) .

(5) Complete VMGRT-253 FRS flight Training requirement as specified in the appropriate NATOPS Manual and outlined in MCO P3500.15, Aviation Training and Readiness (T and R) Manual.

Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO P3500.14 and MCO P3500.15, Aviation Training and Readiness (T and R) Manuals, and MCO P4790.20, Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation program (MATMEP) for MOSs 6232/6242.

Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :

(1) Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic 621.281-014.

(2) Flight Engineer 621.261-018.

(3) Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance 621.131-014.

Related Marine Corps Jobs:

(1) Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, 6216.

(2) Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, 6226.

(3) Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Mechanic, 6232.

Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, parts 2 and 3

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