Navy NEC · Aviation

E33A E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

The E-2C Hawkeye 2000 systems organizational initial maintenance technician maintains modified avionics and electrical systems on the E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft configuration. The technician works on systems including the Mission Computer Upgrade, navigation upgrades, flight controls, data communications, GPS, JTIDS, APS-145 radar, and Cooperative Engagement Capability equipment.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • aircraft avionics maintenance
  • mission computer diagnostics
  • navigation systems
  • radar systems
  • tactical data links
  • flight control systems
  • electrical troubleshooting
  • component replacement
  • aircraft maintenance documentation

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
  • Commercial Aviation

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS)
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • CompTIA Security+

Also Common

  • IPC-A-610 Specialist

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.

Defense contractor jobs for E33A

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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