Both of these are from the US Navy. I'm 17 and joining once i turn eighteen.
Which one will be better for my career as an Aircraft Mechanic?
2006-06-29 13:40:24 · 7 answers · asked by Smiles_187 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ordnanceman; and get rear ended by Bubba
2006-07-02 16:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
I were you I would choose Aviation Machinist Mate (AD) because you have more options for enlisted aircrew duties such as flight engineer on C-130s or P-3s. Also, in the not to distant future AD, AM and AME will be combined into one rating. The civilian counterpart to an A & P Machanic. The AO will most likely be combined with AT and AE.
Don't get wrong- the AO rating has its rewards as well but if your considering carrer as an A&P Machanic then AD is the way to go.
2006-07-02 16:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by seniorchiefdave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AD's work on aircraft engines, AO's load bombs, missiles and guns; If you want practical transferable experience for your A&P pick AD. Also keep personal records of all training all all MAF's (maintenace action forms) you sign off on.; you will need this when you get discharged so that when you go to a school you'll have something to show them.
2006-07-05 15:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by William A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AD...I was an AO for 11 years and have no idea about anything mechanical!
2006-06-29 16:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by yogazen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic Aviation! The propeller of the plane is just a giant fan to keep the pilot cool. Don't believe me? Turn it off and watch him sweat
2016-03-26 22:27:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems like ordnance would either load or drop bombs. If you plan to be a mechanic when you get out, I would side with AD.
2006-06-29 13:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AD or AM....AO won't give you much technical experience
2006-06-30 08:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋