Marine Corps
AVIATION

Code

6332

Aircraft Avionics Technician, AV-8B

Description

Aircraft Avionics Technicians, AV-8B, install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair systems, components, and ancillary equipment of installed Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar/Electrical Systems to include Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures (DECM) Systems at the OMA level.

Core Skills

  • aircraft avionics maintenance and repair
  • communications, navigation, and radar systems troubleshooting
  • electrical systems diagnostics
  • electronic countermeasures systems support
  • use of technical manuals and schematics
  • use of electronic test equipment
  • fault isolation and corrective maintenance
  • soldering and wiring harness repair
  • maintenance documentation and configuration control
  • quality assurance and safety compliance
  • teamwork in high-tempo environments
  • problem solving under time constraints

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • OEM Avionics System Certifications
  • NDT Level I/II (where applicable)

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

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