NEC
V05C
Announcing Communication System Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational level maintenance and operation of the Announcing Communication Systems which supports the 1MC (General), 3MC (Aviators), 5MC (Flight Deck), 6MC (Ship-to-Ship) and 2MC (Propulsion Plant) announcing circuits. Announcing Communication System (ACS) provides the following interfaces; Improved Point Detection System (IPDS) Alarm Activation, Ship’s Telephone Interface, Ship’s Info Training Entertainment (SITE), Shipboard Air Traffic Control, Hierarchical Yet Dynamically Reprogrammable Architecture (HYDRA) and Remote Fault Monitoring communication channels into the control system. Using basic knowledge and skills to perform fault isolation and corrective maintenance on the Announcing Communication Systems which consist of Power Supplies, Telephone Interfaces, Control Computers, Digital Audio Players, Digital Matrix Mixers, Audio Control Panels, Audio Relays, Speaker Group Relays, Monitor Panels, Audio Amplifiers, Digital/Analog Microphone Control Stations, Presentation Control Stations, and Speakers. Utilizing basic knowledge and skills to set up and maintain firmware configurations of all system features. Ensures 24 hours-a-day 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
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- AVIXA CTS
- BICSI Installer 1
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- Extron AV Associate Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- AVIXA CTS
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
- FEMA ICS 100 and 200
Career Growth
- AVIXA CTS-D
- AVIXA CTS-I
- BICSI RCDD
- CompTIA Network+
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