NEC
F28A
Fixed Wing Ejection Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational maintenance on aviation life support and flight equipment installed on fixed wing aircraft with ejection seats. Inspects, services, and repairs ejection seat survival equipment and associated aircrew protective systems at the aircraft unit level.
Core Skills
- ejection seat equipment maintenance
- fixed wing flight equipment service
- aircrew survival systems
- parachute and harness inspection
- emergency equipment testing
- technical order compliance
- maintenance recordkeeping
- configuration control
- aviation risk management
Common Certifications
- FAA Parachute Rigger Certificate
- FAA Repairman Certificate
- A&P Mechanic Certificate
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- CompTIA A+
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
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