62 Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing)
Marine Corps OccFld 62 covers fixed-wing aircraft maintenance. It is a platform-driven field where the work is shaped by the aircraft community, the squadron, and the type of maintenance the Marine owns.
This field fits Marines who want aviation maintenance work tied to specific fixed-wing platforms instead of a broad generic mechanic label.
The field splits across platform communities and across different kinds of maintenance work, which means some Marines stay closer to whole-aircraft maintenance while others stay closer to airframe specialties. That platform identity is part of the appeal. The work feels technical and specific very quickly.
At a Glance
| Area | What to know |
|---|---|
| Field purpose | Maintain fixed-wing aircraft and keep platform-specific squadrons ready |
| Representative roles | F/A-18 and KC-130 maintenance and airframe lanes |
| Screening themes | Mechanical precision, technical discipline, and safe aviation maintenance habits |
| Training anchor | Boot Camp, Marine Combat Training, and platform-specific fixed-wing maintenance schooling |
| Reserve note | Reserve access depends on the actual fixed-wing platform in the local billet structure |
Which Role Fits You?
Choose 6217 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F/A-18 if the f/a-18 hornet does not stay mission-ready by itself.
Choose 6218 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, KC-130 if the kc-130 hercules does not get the spotlight that fighters do, but every marine aviation mission that requires aerial refueling, tactical airlift, or fire support depends on it.
Choose 6257 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, F/A-18 if when an f/a-18 hornet traps on a carrier deck, the forces involved are violent.
Choose 6258 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, KC-130 if the kc-130 hercules has been landing on austere strips and flying low-level tactical routes since vietnam.
Common Entry Requirements
All enlisted Marines in this occupational field enlist with a minimum AFQT of 31, a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and MEPS medical clearance. Boot Camp is the first training gate: 13 weeks at MCRD San Diego or Parris Island. After graduation, Marines complete Marine Combat Training or the Infantry Training Battalion before attending their MOS-specific school. See each role’s profile below for specific ASVAB line scores, training details, and additional requirements.
Career Field Directory
- 6217 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F/A-18 : The F/A-18 Hornet does not stay mission-ready by itself
- 6218 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, KC-130 : The KC-130 Hercules does not get the spotlight that fighters do, but every Marine aviation mission that requires aerial refueling, tactical airlift, or fire support depends on it
- 6257 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, F/A-18 : When an F/A-18 Hornet traps on a carrier deck, the forces involved are violent
- 6258 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, KC-130 : The KC-130 Hercules has been landing on austere strips and flying low-level tactical routes since Vietnam
Related Resources
Start with the ASVAB guide and PiCAT guide for broad planning. Then compare Marine aviation jobs if you want the wider aviation picture.