NEC
803A
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
UAV Systems Organizational Maintenance Technicians inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair unmanned aircraft and their ground support equipment at the unit level. They maintain launch, recovery, control, power, communications, and mission systems while documenting faults and equipment readiness.
Core Skills
- uav systems maintenance
- avionics troubleshooting
- electrical systems diagnostics
- ground control station support
- launch and recovery systems
- preventive maintenance
- technical manual use
- fault isolation
- maintenance documentation
- equipment readiness management
Common Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
- AET Airframe and Powerplant Certification
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- Certified Electronics Technician
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Systems Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
Career Growth
- Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certification
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Systems Technician
- CompTIA Network+
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