E12A

E-6B System Organizational Career Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs scheduled and unscheduled upkeep on mission and avionics systems on the E-6B aircraft. Knowledgeable in voice and data communications, Classified Material System (CMS) materials, aircraft maintenance procedures, and E-6B mission/avionics systems.

Core Skills

mission systems maintenance
avionics troubleshooting
voice communications
data communications
classified materials control
fault isolation
electrical systems repair
technical order compliance
maintenance documentation
systems testing

Common Certifications

NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
CompTIA Security+
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Certified Electronics Technician

Civilian Career Paths

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Career Growth

FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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E33A

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I17A

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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

2A9X1

Bomber/Special Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems

Air Force

15N

Avionic Mechanic

Army

AET

Avionics Electrical Technician

Coast Guard

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.