Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

V22A

AN/SPS-48E Search Radar 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 and/or intermediate level using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams and other appropriate documentation. Performs casualty analysis, fault isolation and operates, tests, aligns, and repairs individual equipment, the system and the interface with other systems. Operates the radar consoles and associated equipment in support of the ship's weapons system in a tactical situation and during test and evaluation.

Core Skills

  • search radar maintenance
  • radar console operation
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • casualty analysis
  • radar alignment
  • electronic test equipment
  • system interface support
  • technical documentation

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

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
  • 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)

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.