I25A

Field Calibration Activity Technician (Electrical/Electronic)

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

Description

Calibrates fleet test equipment (GPETE and PGSE) in intermediate level (IMAs and FCAs) field calibration activities and aircraft intermediate maintenance activities ashore and afloat. Accomplishes repair 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

Common Certifications

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
NIST Handbook 105 Metrology Training
Certified Electronics Technician
CompTIA A+
ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician preparation course
NIST Handbook 105 Metrology Training
Certified Electronics Technician Associate
CompTIA A+

Career Growth

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
ASQ Certified Quality Technician

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Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.