Navy NEC · Aviation

780A F-35C Aircraft Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

An F-35C Aircraft Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician performs organizational maintenance on F-35C aircraft systems. The technician works on power plants, electrical systems, airframes, hydraulics, environmental controls, 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

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Access Software AIRPAX

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Commercial Aviation

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification (AET)
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • ASTM NCATT Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly (AAA)
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

What the Work Involves

  • Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Related Occupations

  • Avionics Technicians
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
  • Aircraft Service Attendants
  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for 780A

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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