Navy NEC · Engineering

V18A CIWS MK-15 BLOCK 11-14 Technician

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

Overview

The CIWS MK-15 BLOCK 11-14 technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other technical documentation. The technician analyzes casualties, isolates faults, operates, tests, repairs, and aligns equipment, performs target kill assessments, and operates control panels and computers during tactical situations and test and evaluation.

Core Skills

  • electronic systems maintenance
  • ordnance publication use
  • circuit diagram interpretation
  • fault isolation
  • casualty analysis
  • weapons system alignment
  • radar and fire control operation
  • control panel operation
  • electronic test equipment
  • technical reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C

Civilian Career Paths

  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Network+
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician

What the Work Involves

  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for V18A

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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