Army
AVIATION

MOS

15N

Avionic Mechanic

Description

The avionic mechanic performs unit and intermediate maintenance on tactical communications security (COMSEC), communication, navigation, identification friend or foe (IFF) and flight control equipment.

Core Skills

  • avionics systems troubleshooting
  • COMSEC equipment handling and maintenance
  • tactical communications systems support
  • navigation and flight control systems maintenance
  • soldering and electronic repair
  • technical documentation use and update
  • fault isolation and diagnostics
  • basic networking and data bus knowledge
  • quality assurance and safety procedures
  • time management and task prioritization
  • teamwork in high-tempo environments
  • root cause analysis

Common Certifications

  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK ENGINEERING

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