NEC
723A
Aviation Electronic Warfare (EW) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Aviation Electronic Warfare Operators operate electronic warfare equipment aboard P-3, P-8, MQ-4C, and EP-3 aircraft. They monitor, identify, and report electromagnetic activity while supporting aircraft mission systems and recording operational data for aircrew and intelligence teams.
Core Skills
- electronic warfare systems operation
- electromagnetic spectrum monitoring
- signal detection and identification
- aviation mission systems
- threat emitter analysis
- sensor data recording
- aircrew communications
- technical systems troubleshooting
- operational reporting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Association of Old Crows Electronic Warfare Professional Certification
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Certification
Career Growth
- CompTIA CySA+
- Association of Old Crows Electronic Warfare Professional Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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