Navy NEC · Engineering

V010 Electronics Technician (ET) Combined "A" School (BL-1)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating

Overview

An Electronics Technician trained through the Combined "A" School at the journeyman level troubleshoots basic radar, communication systems, and planned position indicators to the component and module levels. This technician applies advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic theories, communications, radar, navigation, and networking during continuation training.

Core Skills

  • electronic circuit troubleshooting
  • radar system maintenance
  • communications equipment repair
  • navigation system support
  • networking principles
  • component level diagnostics
  • module replacement
  • test equipment operation
  • planned position indicator maintenance
  • technical manual interpretation

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Linux
  • Database software
  • Microsoft Access

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • CompTIA Security+

What the Work Involves

  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Robotics Technicians

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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