Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

6326 Aircraft Avionics Technician, V-22

Overview

A V-22 Aircraft Avionics Technician installs, removes, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs avionics system components and ancillary equipment. They work on installed communications, navigation, electrical, and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at the OMA level.

Core Skills

  • avionics systems installation and maintenance
  • communications and navigation systems troubleshooting
  • electronic countermeasures (ECM/DECM) maintenance
  • use of avionics test equipment and BIT
  • reading wiring diagrams and schematics
  • fault isolation and root cause analysis
  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • technical documentation and maintenance records
  • safety and compliance with avionics standards
  • quality assurance and inspection

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

  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded
  • ASTM NCATT Dependent Navigation Systems (DNS)
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
  • Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
  • Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC) · Funded

Career Growth

  • Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A) · Funded
  • Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded
  • Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC) · Funded
  • Electronics Module AC (EM2)
  • Electronics Module Analog (EM3)

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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Formerly Known As (Legacy)

Retired codes that converted into 6326. Each legacy page documents the cited history.

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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