Navy NEC · Aviation
795C TacMobile Acoustic Support System Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A TacMobile Acoustic Support System maintenance technician operates and maintains Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Weapon System TacMobile systems at the organizational level. The technician supports P-3C, P-8 Poseidon, MQ-4 Triton, and associated family of systems missions and possesses the basic knowledge and skills required to facilitate TacMASS operation and maintenance.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- tacmass system maintenance
- acoustic sensor support
- organizational level maintenance
- fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- electronic component replacement
- operational system testing
- technical manual compliance
- maintenance recordkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Career Growth
- Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Also Common
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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