Is 7011 (Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician) a Good MOS?
United States Marine Corps · Military Occupational Specialty
Quick Facts — 7011 (Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician)
AIT / Training
12 weeks
Training Location
MCCES, Twentynine Palms, CA
Career Field
Airfield Services
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About 7011 Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician
Operates and maintains expeditionary airfield equipment including portable lighting systems, visual navigation aids, and arresting gear. Supports the establishment of expeditionary airfields and aircraft carrier flight operations.
12 weeks
MCCES, Twentynine Palms, CA
Airfield Services
Recruiter vs. Reality
What the Recruiter Says
You'll set up and operate the systems that turn a field into a functional airfield — lighting arrays, VASI systems, arresting cables, and the full range of expeditionary airfield infrastructure that Marine aviation depends on to operate from places that don't have airports. Expeditionary airfield operations are uniquely Marine Corps and your skills are needed every time the MAGTF operates from austere locations.
What It's Actually Like
You will set up lighting arrays in the dark, in the rain, on ground that was not prepared for airfield operations, with Marines asking you why it isn't done yet before you've finished unloading the equipment. The expeditionary airfield mission is genuinely demanding and occasionally dangerous — aircraft arresting systems require precise installation and the consequences of errors are significant. In garrison, you'll maintain the equipment and train for the next deployment. The civilian airport operations and airfield services industry has roles that are analogous; FAA airfield operations certifications and related credentials add civilian structure to the military experience. Airport operations management is a realistic second career for experienced expeditionary airfield Marines.