Navy NEC · Engineering
I25A Field Calibration Activity Technician (Electrical/Electronic)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Field Calibration Activity Technician calibrates GPETE and PGSE fleet test equipment at field calibration and aircraft intermediate maintenance activities. The technician works ashore and afloat and completes repairs incidental to the calibration process.
Core Skills
- electronic test equipment calibration
- traceable measurement practices
- electrical standard comparison
- precision meter operation
- calibration adjustment
- instrument repair
- measurement uncertainty analysis
- quality assurance documentation
- technical specification interpretation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- CompTIA A+
Career Growth
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Also Common
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
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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