In a nutshell, this is what my job does: General Info: Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE) are aircraft electricians. They maintain a wide range of electrical and navigational equipment in aircraft including power generators, power distribution systems, lighting systems, flight instrument and fuel systems, temperature and pressure indicating systems. AEs are also trained in computers to support this state-of-the-art equipment. Aircrew volunteers perform various in-flight duties in turbojet and propeller aircraft and helicopters. Aircrew volunteers should volunteer under the Aircrew Recruiting Program. What They Do: Duties performed by AEs include: testing, installing and maintaining a wide range of aircraft instruments and electrical equipment including generators, motors and lighting systems; reading electrical system diagrams; maintaining aircraft compass systems; performing electrical troubleshooting operations; using a variety of electrical measuring equipment; performing micro-mini module repair; maintaining automatic flight control systems; maintaining inertial navigation systems; performing as aircrew on various aircraft. Detailed List of Required Duties ASVAB Score Requirements: AR+MK+EI+GS=218 Other Requirements: Must have normal color perception. Security Clearance (SECRET) Requirement. Must be U.S. citizen Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Additional training for specific aircraft or equipment is generally received before reporting to operational activities. Advanced technical and specific operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development. Aviation basic theory and aviation electrical systems and theory Group instruction After "A" school, aviation electrician's mates are assigned to squadrons or aircraft carriers or other ships or to naval air activities ashore in the United States or overseas. They may also volunteer for aircrew duties and serve in a variety of capacities. During a 20-year period in the Navy, AEs spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations. Working Environment: Because AEs may be assigned to sea duty or flight duty in any part of the world, the environment for performing their work varies widely, depending on individual assignments. At various times they may work indoors, outdoors, in clean or dirty situations, in shop or office surroundings and under tropical or arctic conditions. At different times AEs may work alone or closely with other people. Their work sometimes is physical and usually requires little supervision.

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