Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

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.

Overview

The NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System MK 57 MOD 2 and 3 Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the MK 91 MOD 2 GMFCS and MK 29 MOD 1 GMLS. The technician analyzes casualties, isolates faults, tests and repairs equipment, and operates computers, directors, television systems, radar and firing consoles, and launch equipment during tactical situations and evaluations.

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

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C++
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Associate Certified 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)

Also Common

  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

What the Work Involves

  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
  • Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
  • Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

Related Occupations

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
  • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

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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