Navy NEC · Aviation
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.
Overview
An AN/SPN-50(V) shipboard air traffic radar maintenance technician performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance on the radar system. The technician uses general and special purpose test equipment, built-in tests, diagnostic computer programs, and technical manuals to troubleshoot problems and restore equipment operation.
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
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
- Air Traffic Control
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- FCC 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)
Also Common
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
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.
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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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