NEC
I39A
P-3C Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS) IMA Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs intermediate level maintenance on automatic flight control systems installed in P 3C aircraft. Troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and verifies flight control system components and associated control electronics.
Core Skills
- automatic flight control maintenance
- aircraft control systems
- avionics fault isolation
- servo system diagnostics
- electrical measurement
- system adjustment
- maintenance manual use
- functional testing
- technical documentation
Common Certifications
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Engineering Technician
- IPC J STD 001 Specialist
- Aircraft Electronics Association Avionics Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General Knowledge
- Basic Avionics Course
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J STD 001 Specialist
Career Growth
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Aircraft Electronics Association Avionics Certification
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Engineering 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.