Navy NEC · Aviation
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.
Overview
A Fixed Wing Ejection Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician performs organizational-level maintenance on flight equipment utilized on ejection seat aircraft platforms. The maintenance focuses on fixed wing ejection aviation life support systems at the organizational 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
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)
Also Common
- CompTIA A+
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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