Navy NEC · Aviation

757D MQ-8C Organizational Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An MQ-8C Organizational Avionics and Electrical Maintenance Technician performs organizational-level maintenance on MQ-8C systems. The technician maintains MQ-8C data processing, navigation, communications, electrical, and environmental systems.

Minimum clearance: Secret

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

Civilian Software & Tools

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

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • FAA Repairman Certificate
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

Also Common

  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

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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