Navy NEC · Communications

V05C Announcing Communication System Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

An Announcing Communication System maintenance technician operates and performs organizational level maintenance on systems supporting the 1MC, 3MC, 5MC, 6MC, and 2MC announcing circuits. The technician isolates faults, performs corrective maintenance, configures firmware, and maintains system interfaces and components to support continuous operation during ship readiness conditions I through V.

Core Skills

  • shipboard public address systems
  • digital audio signal routing
  • analog audio troubleshooting
  • control computer maintenance
  • power supply testing
  • firmware configuration management
  • built in test diagnostics
  • preventive maintenance scheduling
  • fault isolation and repair

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

  • Telecommunications
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Network Operations
  • Systems Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • AVIXA CTS
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)

Career Growth

  • Certified Technology Specialist - Design
  • Certified Technology Specialist Installer (CTS-I)
  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • CompTIA Network+

Also Common

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • BICSI Installer 1 (INST1)
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
  • Extron AV Associate Certification

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.

Defense contractor jobs for V05C

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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