Navy NEC · Aviation

F25A Crash Equipment Technician (SEA)

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

Overview

A crash equipment technician performs intermediate maintenance on crash equipment, including A/S32A 35/36 shipboard aircraft crash cranes. The technician troubleshoots and repairs electric and hydraulic lifting and drive systems, mechanical drive systems, suspensions, and associated control circuits and components.

Core Skills

  • aircraft crash crane maintenance
  • hydraulic lifting system repair
  • electrical control troubleshooting
  • mechanical drive service
  • suspension inspection
  • emergency equipment readiness
  • technical manual use
  • failure diagnosis
  • industrial safety compliance

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
  • Extranet Machine Tools Suite

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Emergency Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification

Career Growth

  • NCCCO Crane Inspector Certification
  • Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • FAA Repairman Certificate

What the Work Involves

  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

Related Occupations

  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery
  • Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
  • Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for F25A

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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