Navy NEC · Aviation
G09A P-8A Electronic Warfare Operator Aircrewman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A P-8A Electronic Warfare Operator Aircrewman detects, analyzes, classifies, and tracks surface and subsurface contacts. The aircrewman operates radar, electronic support measures, an identification friend or foe interrogator, and electro-optical and infrared sensors, handles ordnance, and inspects electronic warfare station equipment.
Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, TS/SCI to maintain
Core Skills
- radar operation
- electronic support measures
- iff system operation
- electromagnetic signal analysis
- contact classification
- electro optical sensor operation
- infrared sensor operation
- mission planning
- classified material handling
- electronic systems inspection
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- iNARTE Spectrum Management Certification, Exemplar Global
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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