I50A

Hydraulic Component Test Stands Operator/Maintainer

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

Description

Hydraulic Component Test Stands Operators and Maintainers operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair A/F 27T-12 hydraulic test stands at the intermediate maintenance level. They perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, calibrate test equipment, document faults, and verify hydraulic components meet aviation performance requirements.

Core Skills

hydraulic systems testing
test stand operation
aviation component maintenance
hydraulic troubleshooting
equipment calibration
preventive maintenance
technical manual interpretation
maintenance documentation
safety compliance

Common Certifications

Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification
AET Level I Certification
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
CompTIA A+
OSHA 10 General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

OSHA 10 General Industry
Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Specialist
CompTIA A+
Hydraulics Fundamentals course

Career Growth

Fluid Power Society Certified Fluid Power Technician
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
FAA Mechanic Certificate
ASQ Certified Quality Technician

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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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Air Force

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.