5939 - Aviation Communication Systems Technician

Summary

Aviation Communication Systems Technicians are qualified to perform/supervise diagnosis, field level repairs, and modifications to communications systems found within selected units of the Marine Air Control Group.

Typical duties include installation, operation, performance testing, troubleshooting and repair of voice communications equipment, fiber optic cables, switched local area networks and devices, end-user computers, and system software/firmware for voice communications equipment used within the Marine Air Command and Control Systems (MACCS).

Additional duties include supervision of a maintenance section/shop, coordination of equipment evacuation for repair with other maintenance activities, requisitioning of parts, and monitoring maintenance reports.

These technicians also provide technical expertise in the planning, employment, and installation of aviation communications systems.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must have normal color vision.

Requirements

Complete the 5900 Commons Course (M091J31), Twentynine Palms, CA.

Complete the Aviation Communications Systems Technician Course (M09E2Z1), Twentynine Palms, CA.

POI CID

M091J31, M09E2Z1

Duties

For a complete list of duties and tasks, refer to the Marine Air Command and Control Systems (MACCS) Maintenance Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual NAVMC 3500.128.

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Radio Mechanics 49-2021.

Computer Operators 43-9011.

Avionics Technicians 49-2091.

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Ground Radio Repairer, 2841.

Electronics Maintenance Technician, 2862.

ATC Communications Technician, 5954.

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