NEC
V23A
AEGIS Fire Control System MK-99/Operational Readiness Test System Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational level using the Operational Readiness Test System supported by appropriate technical documentation. Performs fault isolation, tests, aligns, and repairs individual equipment. Operates system consoles and equipment employed in support of the ship’s combat system in a tactical situation and during test and evaluation.
Core Skills
- fire control system maintenance
- operational readiness testing
- fault detection and isolation
- electronic equipment repair
- system alignment and calibration
- technical manual interpretation
- combat system console operation
- preventive maintenance execution
- test and evaluation support
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional
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