Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

F30A

Rotary Wing 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 used by rotary wing aircraft. Inspects, services, repairs, and documents helicopter aircrew survival systems and protective equipment at the aircraft unit level.

Core Skills

  • rotary wing flight equipment maintenance
  • helicopter aircrew survival systems
  • parachute and harness inspection
  • emergency equipment service
  • protective gear testing
  • technical order compliance
  • maintenance recordkeeping
  • equipment configuration control
  • aviation safety 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)
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800

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.