NEC
V99A
Radar AN/SPS-49(V) 5, 7 & 8 Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A Radar AN/SPS-49(V) Technician maintains and operates the SPS-49 long range air search radar. The specialty focuses on radar electronics, fault isolation, performance testing, and repair of shipboard detection equipment.
Core Skills
- long range radar maintenance
- air search radar operation
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective repair
- radar signal analysis
- test equipment operation
- equipment alignment
- maintenance recordkeeping
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Certified Electronics Technician
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Network+
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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