NEC
I17A
Aircraft TACAN/Radio Navigation Equipment IMA Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Aircraft TACAN and radio navigation equipment intermediate maintenance technicians test, calibrate, repair, and align airborne navigation systems. They use electronic test sets and technical data to isolate equipment faults and confirm accurate aircraft bearing, distance, and navigation signals.
Core Skills
- tacan system maintenance
- radio navigation repair
- avionics fault isolation
- electronic calibration
- rf signal testing
- test equipment operation
- schematic interpretation
- component replacement
- maintenance documentation
Common Certifications
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- NCATT Avionics Systems
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- CompTIA Network+
- ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preparation
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist training
- RF electronics and antenna systems course
Career Growth
- NCATT Avionics Systems
- ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
- FAA Inspection Authorization
- CompTIA Network+
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