Navy NEC · Aviation

E42A MH60R/S Electrical Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

An MH60R/S electrical systems organizational initial maintenance technician maintains systems on MH60R/S helicopters. The technician also troubleshoots these helicopter systems.

Civilian Career Paths

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Avionics Technicians

MH60R/S helicopter systems maintenance and troubleshooting provides a direct foundation for aircraft electrical and electronic fault diagnosis and repair.

How to prepare: Seek hands-on avionics component-testing training using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters to address gaps in your documented maintenance experience.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
  • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC E42A

    [1] NEC entry "E42A - MH60R/S Electrical Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician"; cached text line 4823; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

  2. O*NET: Avionics Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

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