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Military Preventive Maintenance Analysts
Median Salary
68,263
Workforce Count
79,453
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Preventive maintenance analysts develop schedules to ensure the Military’s equipment is regularly inspected and maintained. They plan and control work methods, maintenance and production schedules, operating procedures, and performance standards. They establish priorities and allocate resources to support mission requirements.
What is the work environment like?
Preventive maintenance analysts usually work in office settings.
How many people have this role in the Military?
79,453
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
$104,523
2 Years
$72,412
6 Years
$104,523
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Preventive maintenance analysts in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Equipment maintenance management concepts
- Accounting procedures
- Statistical reporting methods
- Parts and supply inventory control procedures
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Organizational Leadership
- Business/Commerce, General
- Management Science
- Applied Statistics, General
- Business Analytics
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Data Analytics, General
- Data Analytics, Other
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Financial Analytics
- Data Visualization
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
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