Navy
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NEC

NEC

E09A

Aircraft Aerial Refueling Stores (ARS) Organizational Career Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs preflight and post flight troubleshooting, fault isolation, removal and replacement of faulty assemblies/subassemblies, and repair of assemblies/subassemblies of the Sargent-Fletcher-SF-31-301 aerial refueling stores.

Core Skills

  • aerial refueling systems
  • preflight inspection
  • postflight troubleshooting
  • fault isolation
  • assembly replacement
  • subassembly repair
  • hydraulic systems maintenance
  • technical order compliance
  • maintenance documentation
  • flight line safety

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
  • Hydraulic Systems Certification
  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General Course
  • Hydraulic Systems Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Inspection Authorization
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
  • Certified Aerospace Technician

Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.