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Military Maintenance Officers
Median Salary
85,116
Workforce Count
31,125
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Maintenance officers manage repairs of electrical and electronic equipment, machine shops, and other technical systems. They direct others in maintenance tasks and inspect systems to ensure top-notch operation. Maintenance tasks can include disassembly, cleaning, replacing parts, calibrating, and diagnosing malfunctions of equipment and electronic systems. Maintenance officers keep detailed records of the repairs performed and the need for future maintenance.
What is the work environment like?
Maintenance officers work mostly in offices located in maintenance yards, shops, and garages; at times they may oversee an install or repair in a different location (e.g., hospital).
How many people have this role in the Military?
31,125
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$104,697
2 Years
$77,202
6 Years
$104,697
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Like other officers, maintenance officers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Additional training consists of classroom and field training. Job-specific training may include:
- Management of electrical and electronics maintenance
- Use of management information systems
- Logistics and operational support functions
- Life cycle systems management
- Hazardous waste management
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Mechanics and Repairers, General
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Lineworker
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician
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The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
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