NEC
757D
MQ-8C Organizational Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Maintains MQ-8B and MQ-8C unmanned helicopter data processing, navigation, communications, electrical, and environmental systems at the organizational level. Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective repairs, and operational checks to keep aircraft mission systems available.
Core Skills
- unmanned helicopter maintenance
- avionics systems
- data processing systems
- aircraft navigation systems
- aircraft communications
- aircraft electrical systems
- environmental control systems
- fault isolation
- post maintenance operational testing
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- FAA Repairman Certificate
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- FAA Repairman Certificate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
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