NEC
V81A
Meteorologist Equipment Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Aligns and performs organizational level maintenance on AN/SMQ-11 weather satellite receiving system, Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and Navy Integrated Tactical Environmental System (NITES).
Core Skills
- weather system maintenance
- satellite receiver alignment
- automated surface observing systems
- environmental sensor support
- electronic fault isolation
- calibration procedures
- test equipment operation
- data system troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- NWS Cooperative Observer Program Certification
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program training
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- NICET Environmental Engineering Technology Certification
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
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