Navy NEC · Aviation
D07A Armament Weapons Support Equipment Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Armament Weapons Support Equipment technician performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on AWSE. The technician completes pre-operation and post-operation work, scheduled maintenance for fault isolation, and component removal and replacement.
Core Skills
- armament support equipment
- preventive maintenance
- fault isolation
- component replacement
- mechanical adjustment
- electrical system checks
- technical manual use
- maintenance documentation
- explosive safety procedures
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
- FAA Repairman Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Related Occupations
- Avionics Technicians
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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