Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
5910 Aviation Radar Systems Officer
Overview
An Aviation Radar Systems Officer supervises and coordinates task and maintenance actions completed by aviation radar technicians within the radar maintenance section. They assist commanders with coordination and future planning, coordinate current operations, and provide garrison support for resident and deployed detachments.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
- safety and electromagnetic radiation controls
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Project Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Career Growth
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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