Navy NEC · Engineering

V14C AN/SPY-6(V) RADAR Systems Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

The AN/SPY-6(V) RADAR Systems Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all variants of the AN/SPY-6(V) radar system. The technician describes major assemblies, lowest replaceable units, and configurations associated with maintainability attributes measured by mean time to repair.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • radar systems maintenance
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • lru replacement
  • technical manual interpretation
  • electronic test equipment
  • mean time to repair analysis
  • shipboard combat system support

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

  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Systems Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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.

Defense contractor jobs for V14C

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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