Navy Rating · Aviation
AS Aviation Support Equipment Technician
Overview
Aviation support equipment technicians inspect, service, test, troubleshoot, and repair aviation support equipment and associated systems. They maintain engine, transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, cryogenic, refrigeration, and power generation systems, manage equipment assets, and train personnel to operate support equipment.
Core Skills
- mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- diesel engine maintenance
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems repair
- cryogenic systems handling and safety
- preventive maintenance and inspections
- technical manual interpretation
- test equipment use and diagnostics
- maintenance planning and documentation
- safety and environmental compliance
- shop workflow coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Electronic Controls Specialist
- Military Fundamentals (MIL1)
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist (L4)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Air Conditioning Service
- Automobile Service Consultant (C1)
- Automobile/Light Truck: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle (A2) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Brakes (A5) · Funded
- Automobile/Light Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
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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