Navy NEC · Aviation

E48A C-40 Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician Journeyman/Collateral Duty Inspector

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

Overview

A C-40 systems organizational maintenance journeyman and collateral duty inspector performs organizational-level maintenance and inspections on C-40 aircraft. The inspector examines all work and follows required Quality Assurance Collateral Duty Inspection procedures and guidance during maintenance actions performed by the production work center.

Core Skills

  • aircraft maintenance
  • collateral duty inspection
  • technical order compliance
  • maintenance discrepancy documentation
  • aircraft systems diagnosis
  • quality control inspection
  • tool and equipment control
  • maintenance recordkeeping
  • work center coordination
  • aviation safety

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Access Software AIRPAX

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aviation Management
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
  • ASNT NDT Level II
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

What the Work Involves

  • Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Related Occupations

  • Avionics Technicians
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
  • Aircraft Service Attendants
  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

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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