Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

E21A

E-6 Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs organizational-level maintenance on E-6 series aircraft systems through scheduled inspections, troubleshooting, servicing, and corrective repairs. Applies aircraft maintenance procedures and technical documentation to sustain the readiness of specialized airborne communications platforms.

Core Skills

  • aircraft systems maintenance
  • avionics troubleshooting
  • communications systems
  • electrical systems repair
  • airframe inspection
  • fault isolation
  • scheduled maintenance
  • technical order compliance
  • systems testing
  • maintenance documentation

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
  • CompTIA Security+
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • Certified Electronics Technician

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General Course
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
  • 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)

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.