Navy NEC · Communications

V95A LHD Class Radio Communications System Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

LHD Class Radio Communications System maintenance technicians perform planned and corrective organizational level maintenance on designated radio and exterior communications systems and associated remote equipment. They run diagnostic tests, isolate faults to the lowest replaceable unit, verify satisfactory operation, and forward faulty modules to the depot for repair.

Core Skills

  • vlf hf radio maintenance
  • shipboard communications support
  • rf system diagnostics
  • remote control equipment
  • lowest replaceable unit isolation
  • module replacement
  • communications circuit testing
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • system operational verification

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Windows
  • AERONET calculator

Civilian Career Paths

  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Satellite Communications
  • Electrical Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

What the Work Involves

  • Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
  • Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
  • Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
  • Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
  • Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.

Related Occupations

  • Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
  • Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
  • Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for V95A

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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