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.
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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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