| Aviation Electrician's Mate | AE | |||
| Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE) maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution systems; aircraft batteries; interior and exterior lighting; electrical control of aircraft systems, including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant engine, flight and non-instrument-type indicating and warning systems; automatic flight control and stabilization systems; aircraft compass systems; attitude reference systems; and inertial navigation systems | ||||
Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE's)maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution systems; aircraft batteries; interior and exterior lighting; electrical control of aircraft systems, including hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, utility, and power plant engine, flight and non-instrument-type indicating and warning systems; automatic flight control and stabilization systems; aircraft compass systems; attitude reference systems; and inertial navigation systems. Most of these technicians are trained in computers to support state-of-the-art equipment or on power generators and power distribution systems to support aircraft electrical systems.
What they do:
AE sailors attend common basic electronics training, after which they attend the Aviation Electrician (AE) rating “A” School.
The AE sailor will troubleshoot and repair some of the following complex electronic systems, employing the latest test equipment and procedures:
• digital computers
• fiber optics
• infrared detection
• radar systems
• electricity generation systems
• laser electronics
• navigation systems
• communications equipment
• electrical power distribution
• pressure indication systems
• electric transformers and circuits
Technicians may also perform the following functions:
• Testing aircraft instruments and systems such as automatic flight controls, inertial navigation, and compass systems;
• Performing micro-miniature module repair on computer circuit cards;
• Using a variety of electrical measuring and diagnostic equipment;
• Reading electrical system diagrams;
• Repairing and maintaining power generators and electric motors.
Qualifications and Interests
Personnel in this field must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance. Normal color perception is required.
Applicants in this career field will work on some of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the Navy. Applicants should have an interest in aviation and working with or around aircraft. They should have a high degree of manual dexterity with tools, equipment, and machines for detailed precision work. They should have a strong interest in electrical or computer systems and be ready to tackle a tough academic curriculum in electronics training. They
should have a desire to be resourceful parts of a team effort. Helpful attributes include arithmetic knowledge, writing ability, speaking skills, good memory, and physical fitness.
You cannot get the AE rating as a "guaranteed job" in your enlistment contract. Volunteers for this rating enlist in the Navy as an Aviation Sailor (AV), and are selected for either this rating, or the Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) rating upon graduation from the Common Basics Electronics Course at A-School (job school).
Working Environment
Sailors in this career field will perform duties at sea and ashore around the world. At various times they could be working at a land-based aircraft squadron or onboard an aircraft carrier, either indoors or outdoors, in a shop environment or in office surroundings, and at a clean lab bench or in a garage-type situation. They work closely with others, require little supervision, and do mental and physical work of a technical nature.
AE - Aviation Electrician's Mate Intermediate Level Technician
Aviation Electricians Mate Intermediate Level Technicians communicate with Production Control and Quality Assurance work centers and operate according to the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP). They maintain and inspect a wide array of equipment including: Electrical and Electronic Components, Batteries, Inertial Navigation Units and Test Sets, Electronic Module Test Consoles and Aircraft Instruments, Night Vision Goggles, Generators and Generator Power Distribution Equipment. They are proficient in troubleshooting procedures and display critical thinking processes and deductive reasoning. They will be able to demonstrate proficiency in schematic interpretation and electronics test equipment.
AE - Aviation Electrician's Mate Organizational Level Technician
Aviation Electricians Mate Organizational Level Technicians communicate with Maintenance Control and Quality Assurance work centers and operate according to the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP). They maintain, troubleshoot, repair and inspect a wide array of electrical and electronic equipment including Aircraft electrical systems, Aircraft instrumentation equipment, Aircraft power plants related equipment, Aircraft airframe related and Aircraft Utility Equipment in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP). They will conduct system-troubleshooting procedures using critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning interpretation of schematics for electrical and electronic circuits.
Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating
- First Sea Tour: 48 months
- First Shore Tour: 36 months
- Second Sea Tour: 36 months
- Second Shore Tour: 36 months
- Third Sea Tour: 36 months
- Third Shore Tour: 36 months
- Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
- Forth Shore Tour: 36 months
Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.
110131-N-7488A-217 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2011) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Amanda Mondino, assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, performs maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rosa A. Arzola/Released)
110131-N-4973M-059 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2011) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Joel Blodgett, a plane captain assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, relays pre-flight check signals between Rear Adm. Mark D. Guadagnini, commander of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, and a maintenance crew. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Morales/Released)
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