NEC
754B
Vertical Short Take-off and Landing Optical Lens System (VSTOL OLS)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provide maintenance personnel with the skills required to operate the VSTOL OLS system in all modes of operation; normal, degraded, and emergency. Performs preventive maintenance and organizational level corrective maintenance.
Core Skills
- optical landing system operation
- aircraft recovery support
- degraded mode operations
- emergency system operation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- electro optical troubleshooting
- system operational testing
- technical procedure compliance
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Fiber Optics Technician Certification
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Fiber Optics Technician Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- Certified Control Systems Technician
- Project Management Professional
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