NEC
V86A
Flight Deck Communications Systems (FDCS) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates and performs organizational level maintenance on FDCS (AN/SRC-47(V)) equipment. FDCS includes the AN/SRC-48(V) base station and various support 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
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- Fiber Optics Technician Certification
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Fiber Optics Technician Certification
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
- Certified Electronics Technician Senior
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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