Description
Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE) maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion and distribution systems, aircraft batteries, and interior and exterior lighting; and maintain electrical control of aircraft systems, including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant engine, flight and non-instrument-type indicating and warning systems, automatic flight control and stabilization systems, aircraft compass systems, attitude reference systems, inertial navigation systems, and environmental control systems.
Core Skills
- aircraft electrical systems maintenance
- power generation and distribution troubleshooting
- instrumentation and avionics interface understanding
- automatic flight control and stabilization systems maintenance
- navigation and compass systems maintenance
- wiring harness inspection and repair
- use of electronic test equipment and diagnostics
- reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- fault isolation and root-cause analysis
- maintenance documentation and configuration control
- quality assurance and safety compliance
- work center supervision and workload management
- technical communication with engineering and flight crews
- adherence to strict procedural and regulatory standards
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- Aircraft Electrical Systems Manufacturer Training
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.