NEC
824G
Individual Augmentation (IA) Support Assignment - Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Electronics Maintenance Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Completion of training and experience as a Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Electronic Maintenance Specialist. Members obtain the skills required to effectively perform maintenance, inspections, assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, use of Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) special tools and test equipment to include direct support level electronic repair. Member also conducts maintenance/repair on launch/recovery equipment, mission planning station, ground control stations, ground data terminal, air vehicle avionics, airborne data relay, day camera and FLIR modular mission payloads, and electronics. Efforts lead to increased security and stability in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Core Skills
- uas electronics maintenance
- avionics troubleshooting
- ground control station repair
- launch and recovery systems
- electronic test equipment
- flir and eo payload maintenance
- mission planning systems
- circuit diagnostics
- technical maintenance documentation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- IPC-A-610 Specialist Certification
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- AET Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- CompTIA Network+
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- IPC-A-610 Specialist Certification
Career Growth
- FAA Repairman Certificate for UAS Maintenance
- AET Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- CompTIA Network+
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