Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6324 Aircraft Avionics Technician, U/AH-1
Overview
A U/AH-1 Aircraft Avionics Technician installs, removes, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs aircraft avionics components and ancillary equipment. The technician works on installed communications, navigation, electrical, and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at the organizational maintenance level.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- avionics systems maintenance
- electronics troubleshooting
- soldering and cable repair
- communications and navigation systems maintenance
- electronic countermeasures support
- technical documentation use
- test and measurement procedures
- preventive maintenance
- quality assurance and inspection
- safety and FOD control
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
- NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS) · Funded
- ACE Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
Also Common
- 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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