V98B

AN/FPN-68A Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs organizational level maintenance on the AN/FPN-68A Interrogator Set. Performs preventive and routine corrective maintenance on the equipment through fault isolation using BIT circuitry, General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) and troubleshooting procedures.

Core Skills

precision approach radar maintenance
interrogator set maintenance
built in test diagnostics
electronic fault isolation
preventive maintenance
corrective repair
test equipment operation
radar calibration
technical documentation

Common Certifications

CompTIA A+
ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Certified Electronics Technician
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
FAA Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Certification

Civilian Career Paths

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Career Growth

FAA Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Certification
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
Certified Electronics Technician
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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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.