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V79A AN/WSC-6(V)9 Combatant Super High Frequency (SHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Maintenance

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

Overview

An AN/WSC-6(V)9 Combatant SHF SATCOM Maintenance Technician operates and conducts operational tests on the AN/WSC-6(V)9 satellite communications terminal and related baseband equipment. The technician uses general purpose and built-in test equipment and diagnostic computer programs to perform PMS checks, align equipment, analyze trouble, and restore equipment to optimum operating condition.

Core Skills

  • combatant shf satcom operations
  • satellite terminal maintenance
  • baseband equipment diagnostics
  • preventive maintenance scheduling
  • rf alignment procedures
  • built in test equipment use
  • computer aided troubleshooting
  • electronic fault isolation
  • communications system restoration
  • technical maintenance reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Database software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word

Civilian Career Paths

  • Satellite Communications
  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Global VSAT Forum Accredited Installer
  • iNARTE Telecommunications Engineer

What the Work Involves

  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Robotics Technicians

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for V79A

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