What is characterized as intermediate-level maintenance in Navy Aviation?

Intermediate-level maintenance in Navy Aviation is characterized by activities conducted by designated shore facilities. This level of maintenance serves as a bridge between organizational-level maintenance, which is performed by the fleet at operational units, and depot-level maintenance, which involves more extensive repair and overhaul work typically conducted at specialized facilities.

Intermediate maintenance includes tasks such as more sophisticated repairs, troubleshooting, and the replacement of components that require specialized skills and equipment, which are beyond the capabilities of the onboard maintenance crew. Designated shore facilities are equipped to handle these more complex maintenance tasks to ensure that aircraft are properly maintained and operationally ready.

The other options represent different levels of maintenance that do not align with the definition of intermediate-level maintenance: organizational fleet level maintenance is performed at the unit level, contractor facilities typically handle contract maintenance which may be categorized differently, and flight crew maintenance is limited to minor, quick fixes and inspections done in conjunction with flight operations.