Navy NEC · Aviation
G13A MH-53 Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) Aircrewman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An MH-53 airborne mine countermeasures aircrewman performs in-flight duties during helicopter mine countermeasures operations. The aircrewman operates the airborne equipment used for these operations.
Core Skills
- airborne mine countermeasures
- specialized equipment operation
- maritime hazard detection
- mission equipment monitoring
- in flight procedure execution
- aircrew communications
- equipment troubleshooting
- risk management
- technical documentation
- crew resource management
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Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Physical Security
- Emergency Management
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
- CompTIA Security+
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- CompTIA Network+
What the Work Involves
- Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
- Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
- Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
- Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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