Navy NEC · Aviation

G10A Advanced Airborne Sensor, Sensor Operator

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An advanced airborne sensor operator manages system health and resources, troubleshoots systems, supports exploitation, and assists mission planning for anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, ISR&T, and coordinated operations. The operator applies knowledge of mission sensors, tactical employment, and advanced warfare concepts to develop preplanned responses.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • airborne sensor management
  • mission system health monitoring
  • sensor troubleshooting
  • multi sensor data fusion
  • antisubmarine warfare support
  • surface warfare support
  • isr mission planning
  • sensor data exploitation
  • tactical response development
  • aircrew communications

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Civilian Career Paths

  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Administration
  • Commercial Aviation

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

What the Work Involves

  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
  • Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
  • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

Related Occupations

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
  • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for G10A

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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