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NEC

F27A

Aviation Life Support Systems Intermediate Maintenance (IMA) Technician

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

Description

Performs intermediate maintenance on aviation life support and flight equipment supporting tenant command aircraft platforms. Inspects, repairs, tests, documents, and returns survival and protective equipment to service.

Core Skills

  • aviation life support maintenance
  • flight equipment inspection
  • survival equipment repair
  • protective gear testing
  • parachute component handling
  • oxygen system support
  • maintenance recordkeeping
  • quality control inspection
  • aviation safety compliance

Common Certifications

  • FAA Parachute Rigger Certificate
  • FAA Repairman Certificate
  • ASTM F35 Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician Certificate
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • A&P Mechanic Certificate
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Parachute Rigger Certificate
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Aviation maintenance fundamentals course
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Career Growth

  • FAA Repairman Certificate
  • A&P Mechanic Certificate
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

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.