NEC
I51A
Advanced Composite Structural Repair IMA Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Advanced Composite Structural Repair IMA Technicians inspect and restore aircraft composite structures at the intermediate maintenance level. They identify delamination and impact damage, prepare damaged areas, fabricate or bond replacement material, and verify repairs against engineering and airworthiness requirements.
Core Skills
- composite material repair
- aircraft structural inspection
- delamination detection
- resin and adhesive application
- laminate fabrication
- surface preparation
- repair scheme interpretation
- non destructive inspection
- airworthiness documentation
Common Certifications
- FAA Mechanic Certificate
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
- AWS Certified Welder
- ACMA Certified Composites Technician
- A&P Mechanic Certificate
- OSHA 10 General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACMA Certified Composites Technician
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- Composite Materials and Fabrication course
- FAA Repairman Certificate training
Career Growth
- FAA Mechanic Certificate
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
- AWS Certified Welder
- ASQ Certified Quality 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.