Marine Corps
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MOS

6432

Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technician, IMA

Description

Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technicians, at the IMA level, inspect, test, maintain, and repair components, assemblies, subassemblies, modules, cards, printed circuit boards, and ancillary equipment whose aggregate constitutes a complete aircraft electrical/ flight control system or subsystem.

Core Skills

  • electrical systems troubleshooting
  • instrumentation systems maintenance
  • flight control systems maintenance
  • use of technical data and schematics
  • use of electronic and mechanical test equipment
  • preventive maintenance
  • root cause analysis
  • quality assurance and documentation
  • safety and compliance
  • time management
  • teamwork
  • attention to detail

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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