Marine Corps
AVIATION

Code

5910

Aviation Radar Systems Officer

Description

Aviation Radar Systems Officers are specifically trained in the site selection, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the surveillance and fire control radar systems within the marine air command and control system (MACCS). Aviation Radar Systems Officers supervise and coordinate all task and maintenance related actions completed by the aviation radar technicians in the radar maintenance section. They assist the commander in coordination and future planning in support of operations and exercises. The Aviation Radar Systems Officer coordinates the execution of current operations and provides garrison support to operations in support of resident and deployed detachments. Fleet marine forces billet assignments for this officer will be in the marine air control group and littoral anti-air battalion. Non-Fleet marine forces billet assignments for the Aviation Radar Systems Officer include training and maintenance officer at the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, Maintenance Officer at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Maintenance Officer at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, Acquisition Project Officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, and Requirements Officer at Marine Corps Combat Development Command. The Aviation Radar Systems Officer should complete the MACCS Warrant Officer’s Course after selection to WO. PMOS is not dependent upon the completion of this course. Upon appointment to warrant officer, PMOS 5910 is assigned.

Core Skills

  • radar systems engineering and oversight
  • site survey and system emplacement planning
  • radar installation and configuration management
  • preventive and corrective maintenance planning
  • RF and radar theory application
  • troubleshooting complex electronic systems
  • supervision of maintenance teams
  • technical documentation and maintenance records
  • integration with air command and control systems
  • capacity planning and performance optimization
  • fault isolation using test equipment
  • safety and electromagnetic radiation controls
  • project planning for upgrades and overhauls
  • cross-functional coordination with operations and IT
  • training development and delivery for technicians

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

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • NETWORK ENGINEERING
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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