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I43A Helicopter ASE/AFCS IMA Technician

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Overview

A helicopter automatic stabilization equipment and automatic flight control systems IMA technician performs intermediate level maintenance on these systems. The technician supports H-1, H-3, H-46, H-53, and H-60 helicopters.

Core Skills

  • Intermediate-level helicopter stabilization equipment maintenance
  • Helicopter automatic flight control system maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Avionics Technicians

Intermediate-level maintenance of helicopter automatic stabilization equipment and flight control systems transfers directly to avionics component maintenance.

How to prepare: Take a practical avionics troubleshooting course covering component testing with circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters to address gaps in your documented experience.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC I43A

    [1] NEC entry "I43A - Helicopter ASE/AFCS (IMA) Technician"; cached text line 6887; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Intermediate-level helicopter stabilization equipment maintenance, Helicopter automatic flight control system maintenance, Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

  2. O*NET: Avionics Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

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