Navy NEC · Communications
V86A Flight Deck Communications Systems (FDCS) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Flight Deck Communications Systems Maintenance Technicians operate and perform organizational level maintenance on AN/SRC-47(V) equipment. They work on the AN/SRC-48(V) base station and its supporting equipment.
Core Skills
- flight deck communications
- radio system operation
- communications equipment maintenance
- equipment inspection
- fault isolation
- radio frequency troubleshooting
- technical documentation
- preventive maintenance
- operational readiness testing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
What the Work Involves
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
- 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.
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.
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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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