Navy NEC · Engineering
V82B NAMTS Interior Communications Repair Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A NAMTS Interior Communications Repair Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and tests atmospheric control and monitoring equipment, indicating, order, and metering systems, and navigation and communications systems. The technician demonstrates knowledge of intermediate-level repair procedures, maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and the proper use of Intermediate Maintenance Activity industrial machinery.
Core Skills
- intermediate level repair
- shipboard communications maintenance
- control system troubleshooting
- metering system repair
- navigation equipment support
- electronic testing
- industrial machinery operation
- quality assurance compliance
- repair documentation
- equipment functional testing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II
Also Common
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I
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.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
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.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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