Navy NEC · Aviation
F27A Aviation Life Support Systems Intermediate Maintenance (IMA) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An aviation life support systems intermediate maintenance technician performs intermediate maintenance on flight equipment. The technician works at the IMA level on equipment used by tenant command platforms.
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
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
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Parachute Rigger Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Career Growth
- FAA Repairman Certificate
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- 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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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