V71B

WSN-2 Stabilized Gyrocompass Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Operates and performs tests, fault isolation, calibration, and repair of the WSN 2 stabilized gyrocompass at the organizational level, using BITE and appropriate technical documentation.

Core Skills

gyrocompass operation
navigation system calibration
built in test equipment use
electronic fault isolation
preventive maintenance
corrective maintenance
technical manual interpretation
precision measurement
equipment alignment

Common Certifications

CompTIA A+
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
NMEA 2000 Marine Electronics Installer

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
NMEA 2000 Marine Electronics Installer
Basic marine electronics troubleshooting course

Career Growth

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer

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