Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
5952 Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids Technician
Overview
An air traffic control navigational aids technician surveys sites, installs navigational aids and instrument landing systems, and performs inspections and preventive maintenance. The technician diagnoses faults, replaces failed components, verifies repairs, supports flight inspections, maintains equipment and records, and trains less qualified personnel.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electronics troubleshooting and repair
- RF and antenna systems alignment
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- test equipment operation
- site survey and system installation
- safety and risk management
- documentation and maintenance logging
- technical assistance and training
- configuration and calibration management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator (CTO)
- Aircraft Dispatcher
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
Career Growth
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Apprentice · Funded
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Journeyman · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
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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