Navy NEC · Communications
G62A P-3/C-37 Flight Communications Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A P-3/C-37 Flight Communications Operator performs communications duties in flight. The operator uses aircraft communications procedures and flight communications equipment while remaining prepared to follow emergency procedures.
Core Skills
- airborne radio operation
- voice and data communications
- communications procedure management
- radio frequency awareness
- satellite communications operation
- communications equipment troubleshooting
- message handling and documentation
- emergency communications
- aircrew coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Hadoop
- Atlassian JIRA
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Extensible markup language XML
- JavaScript
- JUnit
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Satellite Communications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
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
- Avionics Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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V78A
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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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