Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

6323 Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53

Overview

CH-53 aircraft avionics technicians install, remove, inspect, test, maintain, and repair avionics system components and ancillary equipment. They work on installed communication, navigation, electrical, and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at the organizational maintenance level.

Core Skills

  • aircraft avionics systems maintenance
  • communications and navigation systems support
  • electrical systems troubleshooting
  • electronic countermeasures systems support
  • fault isolation and diagnostics
  • use of electronic test equipment
  • soldering and harness repair
  • technical manual interpretation
  • maintenance documentation and records
  • quality assurance and inspections

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

  • 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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