Navy NEC · Aviation
I10A Aviation ASW (Airborne Sonar) IMA Technician
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
- airborne sonar maintenance
- antisubmarine warfare systems
- electronic fault isolation
- sonar transducer testing
- electromechanical repair
- circuit and signal testing
- technical manual interpretation
- calibration and test equipment use
- maintenance recordkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- CompTIA Security+
Also Common
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
What the Work Involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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