Navy NEC · Aviation

C06B P-8 Airborne Cryptologic Analyst and Maintainer

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A P-8 Airborne Cryptologic Analyst and Maintainer performs cryptologic analysis and maintenance functions in flight. The analyst and maintainer applies knowledge of airborne cryptologic data collection systems and emergency and flight procedures.

Core Skills

  • airborne cryptologic collection
  • signals analysis
  • cryptologic system maintenance
  • aircraft emergency procedures
  • flight operations coordination
  • sensor system monitoring
  • technical fault isolation
  • mission data reporting
  • classified systems security

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Spark

Civilian Career Paths

  • Signals Intelligence
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Radio Frequency Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

What the Work Involves

  • Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
  • Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
  • Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
  • Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
  • Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.

Related Occupations

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
  • Digital Forensics Analysts
  • Private Detectives and Investigators

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

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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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