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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)

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.