Aviation Electronic, Electrical and Computer …

1 Aviation electronic , Electrical and Computer Systems Technicians (AV). Aviation electronic , Electrical , and NAVY. Career Path After Recruit Training Computer Systems Technicians work with some of the most advanced electronics Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy equipment in the world and repair a wide schooling. Additional training for specific aircraft or equipment is generally received before reporting to range of aircraft Electrical and electronic operational activities. Advanced technical and specific operational training is available in this rating systems. Repair jobs can range from during later stages of career development. trouble-shooting the Computer -controlled weapon system on an F/A-18 Hornet on School Present Approximate Subjects Training the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to Location Training Time Methods repairing circuit cards or tracing Electrical wiring diagrams in an air-conditioned work Class A Lemoore, CA, 14-26 Weeks Aviation basic theory and Group instruction center.

2 Most of these technicians are Technical Virginia basic technical knowledge, trained in computers to support state-of- School Beach/Norfolk, Aviation Electrical systems, the-art equipment or on power generators VA, San skills of electricity, and and power distribution systems to support Diego, CA, electronics theory. aircraft Electrical systems. Whidbey These technicians may also volunteer to Island, WA, fly as Naval aircrewmen. Aircrewmen Jacksonville, perform numerous in-flight duties and FL, Tinker, operate radar and weapon systems in OK, turbojet, helicopter, or propeller driven Pensacola, FL. aircraft. Aircrewmen earn additional pay for flying. (See the Aircrew Program for details.) School assignments vary with individuals. When initial training is completed, AV technicians are selected into either the Aviation Technician (AT) or Aviation Electrician (AE) ratings and may be What They Do assigned to naval air stations, squadrons, aircraft carriers or other Aviation facilities in the United States or overseas.

3 During a 20-year period in the Navy, they will spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 50 percent to shore stations. AV sailors attend common basic electronics training, after which they are selected for either the Aviation Electrician category for courses taken in this rating on surroundings, and at a clean lab bench or in (AE) rating or the Aviation Electronics basic electronics, trouble-shooting a garage-type situation. They work closely Technician (AT) rating. techniques and introduction to physics. with others, require little supervision, and do Depending on selection to AE or AT, the mental and physical work of a technical AV sailor will troubleshoot and repair some AE: The American Council of Education nature. of the following complex electronic systems, (ACE) recommends that credit be awarded employing the latest test equipment and in the vocational certificate or a lower- Opportunities procedures: division bachelor's/associate's degree digital computers category for courses taken on aircraft Opportunities for placement in this career fiber optics Electrical maintenance in this rating.

4 Field are excellent for qualified personnel. infrared detection About 13,000 men and women now work in radar systems Qualifications and Interests this field. electricity generation systems laser electronics Personnel in this field must be Related Civilian Jobs-- O-Net SOC Code navigation systems citizens eligible for a security clearance. communications equipment Normal color perception is required. Avionics Technicians Electrical power distribution Applicants in this career field will work on Aircraft Mechanics and pressure indication systems some of the most technologically advanced Service Technicians electric transformers and circuits aircraft in the Navy. Applicants should have an interest in Aviation and working with or Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Technicians may also perform the around aircraft. They should have a high Samplers, and Weighers following functions: degree of manual dexterity with tools, Testing aircraft instruments and systems equipment, and machines for detailed such as automatic flight controls, inertial precision work.

5 They should have a strong navigation, and compass systems; interest in Electrical or Computer systems Since Navy programs and courses are Installing changes, alterations, and and be ready to tackle a tough academic revised at times, the information contained modifications to aircraft electronics systems; curriculum in electronics training. They on this rating card is subject to change. Performing micro-miniature module should have a desire to be resourceful parts of a team effort. Helpful attributes include (Revised 01/08). repair on Computer circuit cards;. Using a variety of Electrical measuring arithmetic knowledge, writing ability, and diagnostic equipment; speaking skills, good memory, and physical fitness. Reading Electrical system diagrams;. Repairing and maintaining power Working Environment generators and electric motors. Sailors in this career field will perform Credit Recommendations duties at sea and ashore around the world.

6 At various times they could be working at a AT: The American Council of Education land-based aircraft squadron or onboard an (ACE) recommends that credit be awarded aircraft carrier, either indoors or outdoors, in in the vocational certificate or a lower- a shop environment or in office division bachelor's/associate's degr