780A

F-35C Aircraft Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs organizational maintenance on F-35C Aircraft systems: Power Plants, Electrical, Airframes/Hydraulics, Environmental Control, Ordnance, Avionics, and Survival Equipment.

Core Skills

aircraft systems maintenance
jet engine support
aircraft electrical troubleshooting
hydraulic system repair
avionics component maintenance
environmental control systems
ordnance system support
survival equipment inspection
technical order compliance
maintenance recordkeeping

Common Certifications

FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
A&P Mechanic Certificate
NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
NCATT Aircraft Maintenance Technician
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Certified Quality Auditor

Civilian Career Paths

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

FAA Airframe Mechanic written examination preparation
FAA Powerplant Mechanic written examination preparation
NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician preparation
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
NCATT Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Certified Quality Auditor
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

2A3X3

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Air Force

6218

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F-35

Marine Corps

AMT

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Coast Guard

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.