T18A

Navigation Equipment Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Operates and performs organizational preventive and corrective maintenance on the following SSN 688 class submarine navigation equipment. AN/WSN-7(A), AN/WSN-7(B), AN/WRN-6, AN/BPS-15(H), Digital Depth Detector, AN/WIC, Central Atmosphere Monitoring System, Electromagnetic Log.

Core Skills

submarine navigation maintenance
radar equipment maintenance
depth sensor maintenance
electromagnetic log maintenance
atmosphere monitoring systems
electronic fault isolation
preventive maintenance
test and measurement
shipboard systems documentation

Common Certifications

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Certified Electronics Technician
NMEA 2000 Certification
ETA International RF Technician
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
IPC-A-610 Specialist

Civilian Career Paths

RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
Certified Electronics Technician
NMEA 2000 Certification
CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

ETA International RF Technician
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
IPC-A-610 Specialist

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