Navy
AVIATION
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NEC

I49A

Hydraulic Component Test Stand (HCTS) and Servocylinder Test Station (STS) Operator/Maintainer

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Operates the A F 27T 12 Hydraulic Component Test Stand and Servocylinder Test Station to evaluate aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic components. Performs operational checks, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and serviceability testing of hydraulic components and servocylinders.

Core Skills

  • aircraft hydraulic systems
  • pneumatic component testing
  • hydraulic test stand operation
  • servocylinder diagnostics
  • pressure and flow measurement
  • fluid power troubleshooting
  • component repair
  • functional testing
  • technical documentation

Common Certifications

  • FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
  • Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Technician
  • Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
  • CompTIA A+
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Mechanical Systems Engineering Technician

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General Knowledge
  • Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Technician preparation course
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics Fundamentals Course
  • CompTIA A+

Career Growth

  • FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
  • Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Mechanical Systems Engineering Technician

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.