Navy NEC · Aviation
I35A Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (EW) IMA Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CASS Family of Testers electronic warfare IMA technician operates CASS testers and associated automated test equipment to isolate faults and maintain aircraft electronic warfare units. The technician analyzes circuits, makes adjustments and repairs, and verifies the serviceability of airborne electronic warfare equipment and associated shop replaceable assemblies using radio frequency and high power configurations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electronic warfare equipment testing
- rf circuit analysis
- high power test procedures
- automated test equipment operation
- fault isolation
- avionics component repair
- signal path diagnostics
- schematic interpretation
- maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
What the Work Involves
- Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- 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.
- 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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