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I06A F414-GE-400 Turbofan Jet Engine Third Degree/IMA Mechanic

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Overview

An F414-GE-400 Turbofan Jet Engine Third Degree/IMA Mechanic performs third degree intermediate-level maintenance on the F414-GE-400 engine supporting F/A-18E/F aircraft. They troubleshoot electronic control components, including the Full Authority Digital Electronic Control, remove and replace engine modules, and conduct required inspections.

Core Skills

  • FADEC and electronic engine control troubleshooting
  • Turbofan engine module removal and replacement

Civilian Career Paths

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

F414 engine module replacement, electronic control troubleshooting, and required inspections transfer directly to aircraft powerplant maintenance work.

How to prepare: Assemble military maintenance and training records for FAA review of experience toward the Powerplant rating. Applicants must be at least 18, meet English-language requirements, have 18 months of applicable practical experience or complete an FAA-accepted education or training route, and pass written, oral, and practical tests.

What the civilian work involves
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Notes & Sources

  • An FAA mechanic certificate is not required by regulation for every airline mechanic job, though air carriers often require it for hiring.
Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC I06A

    [1] NEC entry "I06A - F414-GE-400 Turbofan Jet Engine Third Degree/IMA Mechanic"; cached text line 6602; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: FADEC and electronic engine control troubleshooting, Turbofan engine module removal and replacement, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3011.00)

  2. O*NET: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3011.00)

  3. FAA: Become an Aviation Mechanic

    [3] Requirements and mechanic experience requirements

    Supports: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (O*NET 49-3011.00)

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