Description
Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids Technicians survey, site, and install air traffic control navigational aids and instrument landing systems. 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 to the fault, remove and replace the fault, and verify that the malfunction has been corrected. Participate in and provide technical assistance during system flight inspections. Maintain tools, support, and test equipment. Assist in maintaining the maintenance technical library. Assist in maintaining accountability of all parts of the system, including spare parts, and in requisitioning supplies and spare parts. They process and pack system components for storage or shipment. Train subordinates or less qualified personnel. Maintain necessary records of maintenance and compile data for reports. Assist Air Traffic Control Maintenance Personnel in MOS 5951, 5953, and 5954. Must possess a working knowledge of applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs.
Core Skills
- electronics troubleshooting and repair
- RF and antenna systems alignment
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- test equipment operation
- fault isolation and root cause analysis
- site survey and system installation
- safety and risk management
- documentation and maintenance logging
- technical assistance and training
- configuration and calibration management
Common Certifications
- Avionics Technician Certification (NCATT or ETA-I)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate (if applicable)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
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