Navy NEC · Aviation

V91A URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation Technicians maintain assigned navigation equipment. They perform this work at the organizational or intermediate maintenance level.

Core Skills

  • tacan system maintenance
  • air navigation equipment support
  • intermediate level repair
  • electronic fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • test equipment operation
  • equipment calibration
  • technical manual use

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

  • Air Traffic Control
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Aircraft Maintenance

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Career Growth

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification (AET)
  • Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Also Common

  • FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

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.

Defense contractor jobs for V91A

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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