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
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