Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

6316 Aircraft Communications/Navigation Systems Technician, KC-130

Overview

A KC-130 aircraft communications and navigation systems technician installs, removes, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs system components and ancillary equipment. The technician works on installed communications and navigation systems, including deceptive electronic countermeasures systems, at the organizational maintenance level.

Core Skills

  • aircraft communications systems maintenance
  • navigation systems maintenance
  • electronic countermeasures systems support
  • fault isolation and diagnostics
  • use of electronic test equipment
  • technical manual interpretation
  • preventive maintenance
  • maintenance documentation and records
  • quality assurance and inspections
  • safety and compliance

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

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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