Officer managers in the field of aircraft maintenance. Plan/supervise execution of aviation maintenance programs at the organizational, intermediate, and depot levels; develop quality assurance standards and procedures to ensure flight safety and proper material condition of aircraft; develop and administer programs for the development, testing, and evaluation of aircraft maintenance systems and methods; develop, review, and verify aircraft maintenance logs, records, and reports; analyze new developments and technological advances in aviation maintenance; administer aeronautical material procurement programs. An officer of the Regular Navy whose permanent status is Ensign or above.