Navy NEC · Aviation
V04B Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Digital Airport Surveillance Radar technician performs organizational maintenance on the AN/GPN-30 DASR. The technician uses general and special purpose test equipment, built-in test equipment, and trouble analysis to maintain the radar equipment.
Core Skills
- airport surveillance radar maintenance
- radar fault diagnosis
- built in test operation
- electronic test equipment
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- air traffic control systems
- technical manual use
- equipment performance testing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Air Traffic Control
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Commercial Aviation
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
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.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
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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