Navy NEC · Aviation
I34A Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (EO) IMA Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CASS Family of Testers EO IMA Technician operates CASS testers and associated automated test equipment to isolate faults and maintain aircraft electro optics units under test. The technician uses the EO configuration to analyze circuits, make adjustments and repairs, and verify the serviceability of aircraft Forward Looking Infrared systems.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electro optical system testing
- flir system diagnostics
- automated test equipment operation
- circuit analysis
- fault isolation
- avionics repair
- optical alignment
- electronic component testing
- test data documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Commercial Aviation
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
- ETA International Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
What the Work Involves
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
- 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.
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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