MOS
6483
Communication/Navigation/Cryptographic/Countermeasures Systems Technician, IMA
Description
Aircraft Electronic Communication/Navigation/ Cryptographic/Countermeasures System Technicians, at the IMA inspect, test, maintain, and repair airborne weapon replaceable assemblies, shop replaceable assemblies and ancillary equipment whose aggregate constitutes a complete Aircraft Communications, Navigation, Cryptographic, Countermeasures System or subsystem beyond normal fault isolation procedures.
Core Skills
- airborne communications systems maintenance
- navigation and cryptographic systems troubleshooting
- electronic countermeasures systems repair
- fault isolation beyond organizational level
- use of advanced test equipment
- technical data interpretation and schematics reading
- soldering and circuit board level repair
- configuration and key management support
- quality assurance and functional testing
- documentation and maintenance records management
- root cause analysis
- adherence to security and COMSEC procedures
- collaboration with engineering and flight crews
- time‑sensitive problem solving
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- NDT Level II/III (as applicable)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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