E39A

F/A-18 A/B/C/D Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician

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

Description

F/A-18 A/B/C/D systems organizational initial maintenance technicians perform apprentice-level inspections, servicing, removal, installation, and corrective maintenance on carrier-based fighter aircraft systems. They use technical orders, maintenance test equipment, and quality procedures to return aircraft systems to safe operational condition.

Core Skills

aircraft systems maintenance
fighter aircraft inspection
fault isolation and troubleshooting
technical order compliance
maintenance test equipment operation
component removal and installation
aircraft safety procedures
maintenance documentation
team coordination

Common Certifications

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
NCATT Avionics Systems
ASQ Certified Quality Technician
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
PMP

Civilian Career Paths

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
AVIATION MANAGEMENT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preparation
NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Aircraft maintenance technical documentation course

Career Growth

FAA Inspection Authorization
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
PMP
ASQ Certified Quality Technician

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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

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AMT

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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.