MOS
5951
Aviation Meteorological Equipment Technician, OMA/IMA
Description
Aviation Meteorological Equipment Maintenance Technicians survey, site, and install meteorological equipment. They process and pack system components for storage or shipment. Make periodic inspections and perform preventive maintenance. Tune, adjust, and align systems for proper operation. Use proper safety procedures in system maintenance and operation. Diagnose and isolate malfunction(s) to the fault, remove and replace the fault, and verify that the malfunction(s) has been corrected. Install, operate, configure, and troubleshoot switched local area networks, devices, end-user computers, and system software/firmware as it relates to meteorological equipment. Maintain tools, support, and test equipment. Assist in maintaining the technical library. Assist in maintaining accountability of all parts of the system, including spare parts, and in requisitioning supplies and spare parts. Maintain necessary records of maintenance and compile data for reports. Assist ATC Maintenance Personnel in MOS 5952, 5953, and 5954. Must possess a working knowledge of applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs.
Core Skills
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Digital and analog circuit diagnostics
- Sensor and instrumentation maintenance
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- System installation and integration
- Technical schematic and wiring diagram interpretation
- Use of electronic test equipment
- Calibration and alignment
- Fault isolation to component level
- Technical documentation and maintenance records
- Site survey and equipment siting
- Safety and ESD procedures
- Spare parts and logistics coordination
- Customer/aircrew support and communication
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Level I/II
- OEM Meteorological Equipment Training
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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