Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
5948 Aviation RADAR Technician
Overview
An Aviation RADAR Technician installs, operates, tests, adjusts, aligns, and repairs Marine Air Command Control Systems air defense radar systems and Identification Friend or Foe equipment. This technician troubleshoots fiber optic cables, local area networks, computers, servers, and radar software and firmware, while also supervising maintenance activities and coordinating repairs and parts requisitions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- RADAR system installation and alignment
- RADAR operations and performance optimization
- RF troubleshooting and repair
- IFF system maintenance
- fiber optic installation and testing
- LAN and switched network configuration support
- server and workstation setup for RADAR systems
- system software and firmware updates
- technical documentation and schematics interpretation
- preventive maintenance and inspections
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded
- ASTM NCATT Autonomous Navigation Systems (ANS)
- ASTM NCATT Dependent Navigation Systems (DNS)
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
Career Growth
- NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS) · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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