Navy NEC · Aviation

E19A F/A-18E/F Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

An F/A-18E/F systems organizational career maintenance technician performs career-level organizational maintenance on F/A-18E/F aircraft. The technician's responsibilities cover both the F/A-18E and F/A-18F aircraft.

Core Skills

  • fighter aircraft maintenance
  • airframe inspection
  • avionics troubleshooting
  • electrical systems repair
  • hydraulic systems servicing
  • flight control systems
  • fault isolation
  • technical order compliance
  • systems 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
  • Commercial Aviation

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
  • SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician Core

Also Common

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

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.

Defense contractor jobs for E19A

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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