Navy NEC · Communications
V05B Air Traffic Control Communications Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Air Traffic Control Communications technician performs organizational or intermediate level maintenance on shore communications equipment. The technician maintains AN/FSC-127 and AN/FSC-127A equipment, CM-200/300 transmitters and receivers, AN/GRC-260/261 transceivers, AN/FYC-22 VIDS, and flight data input and output systems.
Core Skills
- air traffic control communications
- radio transmitter maintenance
- radio receiver maintenance
- transceiver troubleshooting
- flight data systems
- visual information systems
- electronic test equipment
- communications fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Air Traffic Control
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET), RF Communications Specialty
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
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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