Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6317 Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician, F/A-18
Overview
An F/A-18 aircraft communications, navigation, and radar systems technician installs, removes, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs system components and ancillary equipment. They work on installed communications, navigation, radar, and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at the organizational maintenance activity level.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- avionics systems maintenance
- RF and radar systems troubleshooting
- communications and navigation systems integration
- electronic countermeasures systems support
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- use of electronic test equipment
- soldering and cable repair
- technical data and schematics interpretation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- quality assurance and testing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded
Career Growth
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded
- 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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