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AWV Naval Aircrewman Avionics

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Overview

Naval Aircrewmen Avionics perform in-flight and ground duties as members of fixed wing tactical aircrews aboard special reconnaissance, command and control, and logistics aircraft. They pilot and maintain unmanned aerial vehicles, operate photographic and communications equipment, transport cargo and passengers, administer networks, maintain information technology, and handle messages and communications security material.

Minimum clearance: Secret, often with SCI exposure

Minimum ASVAB: VE+AR+MK+MC 210 or VE+AR+MK+AS 210

ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19

Program scope has not been reviewed.

Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.

Source: milpersman-1306-618-rating-list-2026-04 (source date 2026-04). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Core Skills

  • Unmanned aircraft piloting and maintenance
  • Fiber optic network configuration and repair
  • Communications security material handling
  • Strategic and tactical communications operation

Civilian Career Paths

Career associations are editorial assessments of the cited evidence, not an official crosswalk unless the evidence explicitly says so. O*NET supplies civilian occupation information, not proof of a military match. Related experience does not confer civilian qualifications. Tasks and tools below describe civilian work, not military training.

Avionics Technicians

Maintaining aircraft communications equipment, performing maintenance administration, and understanding mission avionics systems transfer to civilian avionics maintenance.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on avionics troubleshooting course focused on circuit testing and component repair to address gaps between equipment operation and bench maintenance.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Building, configuring, maintaining, and repairing communications and IT equipment provides a foundation for electronics equipment maintenance and testing.

How to prepare: Take a practical electronics laboratory course covering schematic interpretation and test-equipment use before targeting equipment maintenance and test technician openings.

What the civilian work involves
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

Training & Development

Choose credentials for your target role. COOL funding markers describe program listings, not a guarantee of eligibility or funding.

Getting Started

  • ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

    Demonstrate aircraft electronics knowledge for the avionics maintenance path.

    Eligibility and preparation: No mandatory education, experience, or prior certification is required to take the examination.

    For: Avionics Technicians

  • General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

    Support an aviation radio maintenance focus through examination in radio law and transmitter and receiver maintenance fundamentals.

    Eligibility and preparation: Pass or receive credit for commercial written Elements 1 and 3, have satisfactory knowledge of FCC rules, and be able to send and receive spoken messages correctly in English.

    For: Avionics Technicians

  • Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

    Build an entry-level electronics credential for a transition into equipment maintenance and testing.

    For: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (9 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol I (NEOCS, Jan 2026 edition): NAVAL AIRCREWMEN (AVIONICS) (AWV)

    [1] Rating chapter "SCOPE OF RATING"; cached text line 16264; NAVPERS 18068F Vol I, 2026-01 edition

    Supports: Unmanned aircraft piloting and maintenance, Fiber optic network configuration and repair, Communications security material handling, Strategic and tactical communications operation, Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00), Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  2. O*NET: Avionics Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

  3. O*NET: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  4. COOL credential mapping: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

    [4] AWV cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

  5. SpaceTEC Partners, Inc.: Qualifications for ASTM NCATT Certifications

    [5] Sole qualifications statement on page; retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)

  6. COOL credential mapping: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

    [6] AWV cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

  7. eCFR: 47 CFR 13.201 - Qualifying for a commercial operator license or endorsement (FCC)

    [7] sec. 13.201(a) and (b)(2); eCFR current through issue date 2026-09-21, text retrieved 2026-09-23 via eCFR API

    Supports: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

  8. eCFR: 47 CFR 13.203 - Examination elements (FCC commercial radio operators)

    [8] sec. 13.203(a)(1)-(2); eCFR current through 2026-09-21, retrieved 2026-09-23 via eCFR API

    Supports: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

  9. COOL credential mapping: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

    [9] AWV cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

    [10]ETA International: Associate Certified Electronics Technician · CETa description and CETa Exam Info; retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

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AWAviation Warfare Systems Operator

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