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FCA Fire Controlman (AEGIS)

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Overview

Fire Controlmen specializing in Aegis operate and maintain Aegis Weapon Systems, including radar, fire control, computer, and networking systems. They inspect, test, align, diagnose, and repair electronic equipment while supporting air, surface, and ballistic missile defense weapon systems.

Core Skills

  • Radio frequency and digital circuit repair
  • Built-in and external diagnostic equipment operation
  • Computer program and electronic system analysis
  • Data link and power conversion maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

FCA experience inspecting and repairing radio frequency and digital circuits and operating diagnostic equipment directly overlaps electronics maintenance and testing.

How to prepare: Complete a civilian bench-testing project that uses a schematic to diagnose a circuit fault, repair it, and document the verification measurements.

What the civilian work involves
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

Computer Systems Analysts

FCA computer program analysis, computer and network maintenance, and diagnostic testing transfer to troubleshooting and testing civilian computer systems.

How to prepare: Build a small civilian systems lab and document a software installation, a deliberately introduced malfunction, and the tests used to restore normal operation.

What the civilian work involves
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Training & Development

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Getting Started

  • Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

    Validate foundational electronics knowledge for the civilian electronics technician path, particularly when an introductory credential would help demonstrate that knowledge.

    For: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • CompTIA A+ · Funded

    Build a civilian IT support foundation before pursuing the troubleshooting and maintenance side of systems analysis.

    For: Computer Systems Analysts

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (5 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol I (NEOCS, Jan 2026 edition): FIRE CONTROLMAN (AEGIS) (FCA)

    [1] Rating chapter "SCOPE OF RATING"; cached text line 37075; NAVPERS 18068F Vol I, 2026-01 edition

    Supports: Radio frequency and digital circuit repair, Built-in and external diagnostic equipment operation, Computer program and electronic system analysis, Data link and power conversion maintenance, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00), Computer Systems Analysts (O*NET 15-1211.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  3. O*NET: Computer Systems Analysts

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Computer Systems Analysts (O*NET 15-1211.00)

  4. COOL credential mapping: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

    [4] FCA cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

    [5]ETA International: Associate Certified Electronics Technician · CETa description and CETa Exam Info; retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

  5. COOL credential mapping: CompTIA A+

    [6] FCA cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: CompTIA A+

    [7]CompTIA: A+ Core 1 (V15) certification exam details · A+ Core 1 overview and Exam details; retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: CompTIA A+

Defense contractor jobs for FCA

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