Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
G20A
E-6B Flight Engineer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs in-flight duties as an E-6B Flight Engineer. Knowledgeable of aircraft systems and equipment; normal, special and emergency procedures. Operates and manages aircraft systems in-flight. Maintains the E-6B aircraft while independently deployed.
Core Skills
- aircraft systems operation
- flight engineering procedures
- emergency procedure execution
- in flight system monitoring
- aircraft maintenance coordination
- technical troubleshooting
- crew resource management
- technical documentation
- independent deployed operations
Common Certifications
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- CompTIA Network+
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate preparation
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- PMP
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.