NEC
V31B
Navigation Systems Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational level maintenance on the following navigation systems: AN/WSN-7 RLGN; IBS/Integrated Bridge Navigation System (IBNS) and Voyage Management System (VMS); AN/WSN-9 Digital Hybrid Speed Log (DHYSL); AN/SSN-6 Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI) and IP-1747/WSN Control Display Unit (CDU). Isolates, identifies, and takes appropriate maintenance action through the utilization of on-and off-line tests, test equipment and user complaints. Ensures 24-hour a day operation during ship readiness conditions I through V.
Core Skills
- marine navigation systems
- inertial navigation maintenance
- voyage management systems
- speed log diagnostics
- navigation sensor integration
- control display unit repair
- online offline testing
- fault isolation
- continuous system readiness
Common Certifications
- NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer
- NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Career Growth
- NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer
- Certified Electronics Technician
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
- CompTIA Security+
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