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2A6X6 Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems

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Overview

Aircraft electrical and environmental systems specialists maintain and repair aircraft wiring and electrical components. Their responsibilities include systems related to cabin pressurization and engine control.

Minimum ASVAB: M 41 and E 61

ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19

Program scope has not been reviewed.

Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.

Source: dafecd-atch4-2025-10-31 (source date 2025-10). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Skill levels: 2A616 helper · 2A636 apprentice · 2A656 journeyman · 2A676 craftsman

Core Skills

  • Integrated electrical and environmental system overhaul
  • Aircraft support equipment troubleshooting and repair

Civilian Career Paths

Career associations are editorial assessments of the cited evidence, not an official crosswalk unless the evidence explicitly says so. O*NET supplies civilian occupation information, not proof of a military match. Related experience does not confer civilian qualifications. Tasks and tools below describe civilian work, not military training.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling integrated aircraft electrical and environmental systems transfers directly to aircraft component maintenance.

How to prepare: Ask the FAA to review your military maintenance records for Airframe certification eligibility. That certificate requires applicants to be at least 18 and able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with 18 months of relevant practical experience or an FAA-approved school or qualifying military training route, followed by written, oral, and practical tests; air carriers often require certification for hiring even where regulations do not.

What the civilian work involves
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Access Software AIRPAX

Training & Development

Choose credentials for your target role. COOL funding markers describe program listings, not a guarantee of eligibility or funding.

Getting Started

  • ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

    Demonstrate aircraft electronics knowledge relevant to electrical-system maintenance.

    Eligibility and preparation: No mandatory education, experience, or prior certification for the exam.

    For: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)

    Build foreign-object prevention knowledge in tool accountability, housekeeping, and material handling for aircraft maintenance.

    Eligibility and preparation: No mandatory prior credential, education, or experience for the exam; AET is not a prerequisite.

    For: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (7 documents)
  1. DAFECD, 30 Apr 26: AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (2A6X6)

    [1] Specialty Summary section "AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS"; normalized cached text lines 6911-6932; explicit AFSC match for 2A6X6

    Supports: Integrated electrical and environmental system overhaul, Aircraft support equipment troubleshooting and repair, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3011.00)

  2. O*NET: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3011.00)

  3. FAA: Become an Aviation Mechanic

    [3] Requirements and mechanic experience requirements

    Supports: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3011.00)

  4. COOL credential mapping: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

    [4] 2A6X6 cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

    [7]COOL credential mapping: ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) · 2A6X6 cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)

  5. SpaceTEC Partners, Inc.: ASTM NCATT certification information, exam list, and FAQ

    [5] Background; Exams Offered (Aircraft Electronics Technician, AET Endorsements, Other ASTM NCATT exams); Frequently Asked Questions; retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET), ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)

  6. SpaceTEC Partners, Inc.: Qualifications for ASTM NCATT Certifications

    [6] Sole qualifications statement on page; retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

  7. ASTM NCATT FOE Elements of Basic Awareness Study Guide (PDF, copyright 2022 ASTM International NCATT)

    [8] Scope (sec. 1) and Significance and Use (sec. 3); retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)

Defense contractor jobs for 2A6X6

Predecessor codes

Historical codes with documented links to 2A6X6. Each history page explains the change.

45215Tactical Electrical and Environmental Systems Helper45235Apprentice Tactical Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist45255Tactical Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist452X5Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems45416Airlift Electrical and Environmental Systems Helper45436Apprentice Airlift Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist45475Strategic Electrical and Environmental Systems Technician45476Airlift Electrical and Environmental Systems Tech

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