MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic

MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic

MOS Description

Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft intermediate level structural components.

National Certifications and Federal Licenses

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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Welder (CW) In DemandIs In Demand American Welding Society (AWS) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) otherOther        
Mechanic (Powerplant) Is Not In Demand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Fluid Power Connector and Conductor (CC) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther        
Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Pneumatic Mechanic (PM) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Pneumatic Technician (PT) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) In DemandIs In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) otherOther        
NACE International Protective Coating Specialist Is Not In Demand Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) otherOther        
Mechanic (Airframe) Is Not In Demand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) Is Not In Demand Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) In DemandIs In Demand Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Aerospace Technician Core Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Collision Repair and Refinish - Painting and Refinishing (B2) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Collision Repair and Refinish - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B3) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Collision Repair and Refinish - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B4) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Collision Repair and Refinish - Mechanical and Electrical Components (B5) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Damage Analysis and Estimating (B6) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther        
NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Is Not In Demand ASTM International someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I Is Not In Demand Vibration Institute someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) otherOther        
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) otherOther        
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III Is Not In Demand Vibration Institute otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II Is Not In Demand Vibration Institute someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV Is Not In Demand Vibration Institute otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Fluid Power System Designer Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther        
Aviation Structures Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Aerospace Manufacturing- Structure and Assembly Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Aerospace Manufacturing- CNC Machining Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Aerospace Manufacturing- Manual Machining Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Aerospace Manufacturing- Welding & Cutting Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation

State Licenses

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Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic:

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Machinists someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Maintenance Workers, Machinery mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Sheet Metal Workers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary

Related Federal Occupations

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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Other Career Considerations

A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic can be found below.

Bechtel, a world-wide employer in engineering, project management, and construction, has opportunities for veterans trained and experienced in skilled craft to join their construction team on their oil, gas, and chemicals; power generation; communications; and civil infrastructure projects across the United States. Bechtel values the strong qualities and attributes servicemembers have to offer. Bechtel recruits and retains top talent from all Service branches through a variety of programs like Bechtel Military Veterans' Employee Resource Group, Helmets to Hardhats, Military job fairs, and through other pipelines.

To learn more about Bechtel and the locations of their projects, or to complete a profile to indicate your interest, visit the Bechtel website.

There are numerous opportunities available in the aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a range of career opportunities to individuals with different skills within its organization. Their workforce includes:

  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aviation Safety Inspectors
  • Airways Transportation Systems Specialists
  • Community Planners
  • Security Inspectors
  • Engineers
  • Program Managers
  • Acquisition Specialists
  • Contract Specialists
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Technicians

Consult the FAA Jobs website for additional information on aviation related career opportunities and job openings.

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is a non-profit society which represents all professionals in aviation maintenance and provides it's members information on aviation maintenance occupations.

Continuing Education

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Additional Information

Additional information pertaining to MOS 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic can be found below.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT) Program allows active duty Military, National Guard & Reserve personnel, Retired Military, DOD Civilians, and Military dependents the opportunity to take the Mechanic (A&P) license written tests free of charge at certain locations. You must have FAA approval to test, to be eligible for this service. The listing of authorized FAA / JSAMTCC: Airman Knowledge Testing Center locations and their POCs can be found on the FAA website.

The Navy and Marine Corps Airframe and Powerplant (NMCAPP) Certification Program provides Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licensure opportunities to all aircraft maintenance technicians. If you successfully complete the NMCAPP Certification Program and receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), you may be eligible for Navy funding of the FAA Mechanic A&P examinations via a pre-paid voucher.

To enroll in the NMCAPP Certification Program, go to the MyNavyPortal website load and fill out the NMCAPP application. Fax the application to the number provided on the application form. Questions concerning program enrollment must be directed to the NMCAPP Program Office: NMCAPP@navy.mil .

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Renewal Period: 5 years

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Renewal Period: 3 years

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Renewal Period: 3 years

The SpaceTEC, Certified Aerospace Technician - Composites is a concentration certification for professionals who have completed the SpaceTEC Core Certified Aerospace Technician examination. Aerospace technicians manufacture, assemble, service, test, operate, maintain, or repair systems associated with expendable and reusable launch vehicles, payloads, related laboratories, and ground support equipment. Candidates must pass a written, oral, and practical exam.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill.

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

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Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

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May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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