NEC
V71A
AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1B) BL 9A Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the AN/SPY-1B Radar System and associated components following the AMOD ACB12 suite upgrade for Cruisers. Operates the Radar System Controller Submode accessible on the Baseline 9A Common Display System (CDS) consoles under all conditions, tactical and tests. Performs maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational level using the Operational Readiness Test System (ORTS) MK 10 MOD 1 supported by technical documentation. Performs fault isolation, tests, alignments, and repairs to the equipment associated with the AN/SPY-1B B/L 9A system. Operates system consoles and other equipment employed in support of the ship’s combat system in a tactical situation and during test and evaluation.
Core Skills
- shipboard radar operations
- radar processor maintenance
- rf transmitter maintenance
- antenna alignment
- fault isolation
- operational readiness testing
- combat system console operation
- electronics repair
- tactical system support
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Electronics Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Electronics Technician
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