NEC
I43A
Helicopter ASE/AFCS IMA Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs intermediate level maintenance on automatic stabilization equipment and automatic flight control systems in support of H 1, H 3, H 46, H 53, and H 60 helicopters.
Core Skills
- helicopter flight control maintenance
- automatic stabilization systems
- avionics diagnostics
- servo and actuator testing
- aircraft electrical systems
- fault isolation
- functional system testing
- precision adjustment
- maintenance documentation
Common Certifications
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
- Certified Electronics Technician
- CompTIA A+
- Aircraft Electronics Association Avionics Certification
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Engineering Technician
- IPC J STD 001 Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General Knowledge
- Helicopter Avionics Fundamentals Course
- Basic Electronics Course
- IPC J STD 001 Specialist
Career Growth
- FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
- Aircraft Electronics Association Avionics Certification
- Certified Electronics Technician
- 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.