Navy NEC · Aviation
F29A Fixed Wing Non-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 Non-Ejection Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician performs organizational-level maintenance on flight equipment utilized on non-ejection seat aircraft platforms. The maintenance focuses on fixed wing non-ejection aviation life support systems at the organizational level.
Core Skills
- fixed wing flight equipment maintenance
- aircrew survival equipment
- parachute system inspection
- harness and restraint service
- emergency gear testing
- technical order interpretation
- maintenance documentation
- equipment accountability
- aviation safety procedures
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.
Similar Specialties
F28A
Fixed Wing Ejection Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
Navy
F27A
Aviation Life Support Systems Intermediate Maintenance (IMA) Technician
Navy
F30A
Rotary Wing Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician
Navy
6227
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, F-404
Marine Corps
6218
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F-35
Marine Corps
6216
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, KC-130
Marine Corps
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
Report an error on this page