NEC
E19A
F/A-18E/F Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational career-level maintenance on F/A-18E/F aircraft systems through inspections, troubleshooting, servicing, and component replacement. Uses technical orders and maintenance control procedures to support the readiness and safe operation of carrier-based fighter 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
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
- FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
- Certified Electronics Technician
- FAA Inspection Authorization
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General Course
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
- FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- FAA Inspection Authorization
- Certified Aerospace Technician
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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.