Navy NEC · Aviation
E27A EA-18G Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) System Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An EA-18G electronic countermeasures system maintenance technician maintains the aircraft's airborne electronic attack systems and conducts daily computer-assisted preflight inspections to determine equipment status. The technician works on the ALQ-99, AN/ALQ-218, INCANS, MATT, and CCS systems and briefs and debriefs flight crews.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electronic warfare systems
- airborne jamming equipment
- avionics fault isolation
- computer assisted preflight inspection
- radar receiver maintenance
- communications countermeasures
- mission systems testing
- aircrew briefing and debriefing
- classified material handling
- maintenance status reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Signals Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- iNARTE EMC Technician
What the Work Involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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