Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

6483 Communication/Navigation/Cryptographic/Countermeasures Systems Technician, IMA

Overview

A communication, navigation, cryptographic, and countermeasures systems technician at the IMA inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs airborne weapon replaceable assemblies, shop replaceable assemblies, and ancillary equipment. These technicians work on equipment that forms complete aircraft communication, navigation, cryptographic, and countermeasures systems or subsystems 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
  • configuration and key management support
  • quality assurance and functional testing
  • documentation and maintenance records management
  • adherence to security and COMSEC procedures

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications

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
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded
  • NDT Level II/III

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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