Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

E41A

H-60 Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician

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

Description

H-60 systems organizational initial maintenance technicians perform apprentice-level inspections, servicing, repairs, and component changes on H-60 series helicopters. They diagnose system faults, follow aviation maintenance publications, and record completed work to support safe helicopter operations.

Core Skills

  • helicopter systems maintenance
  • aircraft inspection
  • fault isolation and troubleshooting
  • rotary wing component service
  • technical order compliance
  • maintenance test equipment operation
  • aircraft safety procedures
  • maintenance documentation
  • crew coordination

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • PMP
  • FAA Inspection Authorization

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preparation
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • Helicopter maintenance systems course

Career Growth

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

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.