Navy NEC · Communications
V90A Special Maintenance (AN/GSC-52(V), GSC-39, FSC-78/79 SHF Satellite Terminal) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Special Maintenance Satellite Terminal Technicians perform organizational maintenance on DSCS and FLTSATCOM satellite communications equipment. They work on AN/GSC-52(V), GSC-39, FSC-78, FSC-79, and USC-28(V) satellite terminals and communication sets.
Core Skills
- satellite ground terminal maintenance
- satcom system operation
- rf signal testing
- antenna system support
- terminal alignment
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- technical documentation
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
- Satellite Communications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Security+
- Global VSAT Forum Installer Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.
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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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