Navy NEC · Engineering
V09B AN/SPS-48G(V)1 Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The AN/SPS-48G(V)1 Maintenance Technician performs basic operating functions and preventive and corrective maintenance on the surveillance radar and its auxiliary equipment. The technician works in port and underway under all readiness conditions using the installed Maintenance System and Radar Display and Control Function software.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- three dimensional surveillance radar
- radar display software operation
- rf electronics troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance procedures
- corrective maintenance execution
- built in test diagnostics
- radar alignment and calibration
- electronic test equipment use
- technical fault reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Maintenance
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Also Common
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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