NEC
V27A
NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System MK-57 MOD 2, 3 Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on MK-91 MOD 2 GMFCS and MK-29 MOD 1 GMLS at the organizational level, using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other appropriate documentation. Performs casualty analysis and fault isolation. Operates, tests, aligns, and repairs individual equipment, the system and the interface with other systems. Operates the digital computer, the director, the TV systems, the radar console, the firing officer's console, the GMLS MK-29 MOD 1 and associated equipment in support of the ship's weapon system in tactical situation and during test evaluation.
Core Skills
- surface missile system maintenance
- fire control system operation
- guided launcher maintenance
- radar console operation
- fault isolation and repair
- circuit diagram interpretation
- system alignment and testing
- ordnance safety procedures
- tactical weapons system support
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Similar Specialties
V29A
Improved Point Defense Target Acquisition System MK-23 (IPD/TAS)
Navy
V35A
HARPOON (AN/SWG-1A) Maintenance Technician
Navy
V38A
AGFCS MK 86 MOD 9 Systems Technician
Navy
V61B
MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) Technician
Navy
V66B
MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Advanced Technician (VAT)
Navy
V39B
MK-15 MODS 31-33 SeaRAM CIWS Technician
Navy
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.