NEC
V16A
AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1B/D) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational level using the Operational Readiness Test system MK-1, MOD, supported by appropriate technical documentation. Performs fault isolation, tests aligns, and repairs individual equipment. Operates system consoles and other equipment employed in support of the ship's combat system in a tactical situation and during test and evaluation.
Core Skills
- aegis radar maintenance
- spy 1 radar systems
- operational readiness testing
- fault isolation
- electronic alignment
- component repair
- technical documentation
- combat system console operation
- shipboard systems testing
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRP)
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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