Navy NEC · Aviation

I10A Aviation ASW (Airborne Sonar) IMA Technician

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An Aviation ASW (Airborne Sonar) IMA Technician maintains the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar system. They perform this work at the intermediate maintenance level.

Core Skills

  • AN/AQS-22 low-frequency sonar intermediate-level maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Avionics Technicians

Intermediate-level maintenance of the AN/AQS-22 airborne sonar system provides a focused foundation for civilian aircraft electronics maintenance.

How to prepare: Complete a practical avionics bench-testing course covering component troubleshooting with circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC I10A

    [1] NEC entry "I10A - Aviation ASW (Airborne Sonar) IMA Technician"; cached text line 6643; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: AN/AQS-22 low-frequency sonar intermediate-level maintenance, Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

  2. O*NET: Avionics Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

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