Navy NEC · Aviation
E04A MH-53E Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The MH-53E systems organizational maintenance technician performs organizational level maintenance on MH-53E aircraft. The technician's responsibilities cover the aircraft at the organizational maintenance level.
Core Skills
- helicopter systems maintenance
- airframe repair
- powerplant troubleshooting
- hydraulic systems repair
- electrical systems repair
- avionics fault isolation
- component replacement
- technical manual interpretation
- aircraft inspection and testing
- maintenance documentation
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
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FAA Repairman Certificate
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
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
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
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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