Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
6338 Aircraft Avionics Technician, F-35
Overview
An F-35 Aircraft Avionics Technician installs, removes, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs aircraft avionics equipment at the OMA level. The technician works on communications, navigation, radar, electrical, and deceptive electronic countermeasures systems and their components and ancillary equipment.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- avionics systems troubleshooting
- digital and analog electronics fundamentals
- reading and interpreting technical schematics
- use of electronic test equipment
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- aircraft communications and navigation systems support
- radar and sensor systems support
- electronic countermeasures systems support
- technical documentation and maintenance logs
- adherence to safety and quality standards
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Unmanned Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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
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.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 6338. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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