Navy NEC · Communications
G19A E-6B Airborne Communications Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An E-6B Airborne Communications Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled upkeep on mission and avionics systems while airborne or independently deployed. The technician operates communications systems and manages aircraft computer networks, including voice, data, and messaging functions.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- airborne communications systems
- voice and data networking
- radio system operation
- message format management
- aircraft network administration
- avionics maintenance
- communications troubleshooting
- classified material handling
- mission systems management
- emergency procedure execution
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Aircraft Maintenance
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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