NEC
V20C
AN/SPN-50(V) Shipboard Air Traffic Radar Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance on the AN/SPN-50(V) system. Uses general and special-purpose test equipment, built-in test equipment, diagnostic computer programs, and technical manuals for troubleshooting analysis to restore equipment to optimum operating condition.
Core Skills
- shipboard radar maintenance
- air traffic radar support
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- built in test operation
- diagnostic software use
- electronic test equipment
- technical manual interpretation
- fault troubleshooting
- system performance restoration
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Network+
- Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
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