Aviation Electronic-(AE), Electrical and Computer Systems Technicians work with some of the most advanced electronics equipment in the world and repair a wide range of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. Repair jobs can range from trouble-shooting the computer-controlled weapon system on an F/A18 Hornet on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to changing circuit cards or tracing electrical wiring diagrams in an air-conditioned shop. 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. YEARS OF SERVICE CAREER MILESTONES AVERAGE TIME TO PROMOTE COMMISSIONING OR OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS SEA/SHORE ROTATION TYPICAL CAREER PATH DEVELOPMENT 26-30 AVCM 21.4 Yrs CSEL Billet: CSEL, MMCPO, SEA 23-26 AVCM 21.4 Yrs AECS 17.2 20-23 AVCM AECS AEC 16-20 AECS AEC AE1 12-16 AEC AE1 8-12 AE1 AE2 21.4 Yrs 17.2 15.4 17.2 Yrs 15.4 11.3 15.4 Yrs 11.3 11.3 Yrs 6.0 CSEL, CWO Billet: CSEL, MMCPO, SEA Duty: Squadron, CNAFR, SEA. Qualification: 8800, 8300, SEA Instructor CSEL, CWO Billet: CSEL, MMCPO, MSCPO, SEA, Maintenance Control LCPO/CPO, QA CPO, Department or Divsion LCPO/CPO Duty: Squadron, TSU, SEA, ST, SPAWAR, CNAP. Qualification: 8800, SFF, FSQAR, QAR, SEA Instructor, UAS MECP, OCS, CWO, CSEL, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Command Fitness Leader, SAPR MECP, OCS, LDO, CWO, Equal Opportunity Advisor, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Command Fitness Leader, SAPR Billet: MSCPO, Maintenance Control CPO/LPO, QA CPO/LPO, Department or Divsion CPO/LPO SPAWAR, USFF. Qualification: 8800, SFF, FSQAR, QAR, UAS Billet: Maintenance Control CPO/LPO, QA CPO/LPO, Department or Divsion CPO/LPO SPAWAR, USFF. Qualification: EAWS, 8800, SFF, FSQAR, QAR, UAS MECP, OCS, LDO Billet: Maintenance Control Supervisor, QA Supervisor, QA LPO/Supervisor, Work Center LPO/Supervisor USFF. Qualification: EAWS, SFF, FSQAR, QAR, CDI, UAS 1
4-8 AE2 AE3 6.0 Yrs 3.0 MECP, STA-21, Naval Academy, NROTC, LDO Billet: Electrical Maintenance Technician, Supervisor, Battery Locker Supervisor, Work Center Supervisor, QA, Instructor. Duty: Squadron, ST, SAU. Qualification: EAWS, Plane Captain, CDI, Supervisor, Turn Qual, UAS 1-4 AE2 AE3 6.0 Yrs 3.0 MECP, STA-21, Naval Academy, NROTC, Drug and Alcohol Intern Billet: Electricians Mate, Plane Captain, CDI. Duty: Squadron, ST, SAU. Qualification: EAWS, Plane Captain, Turn Qual, UAS 1+/- AEAN AEAA Accession Training 9 Months Recruit Training (8 weeks), 'A' School (8 weeks), 'C' School for aircraft platform or FRC. Notes: 1. A school is required. 2. This is a compression rating-ae/at at the Master Chief paygrade. 3. Per the Advancement Manual (BUPERSINST 1430.16F), advancement to AVCM requires citizenship and access to classified information prior to advancement eligibility. 4. AEs should be designated as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (AW) or any other warfare designator based upon type of assignment. 5. NECs held by AEs: 1591: Miniature/Microminiature Module Test and Repair (2M MTR) Technician 1 7175: P-3/C-130/E-2/C-2 Electrical Component IMA Technician 8300: Aviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief 8303: MH-53E Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician 8306/8806: E-2C Group II Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician 8313: C-40A Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician 8314: C-20G Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician 8318: C-130 Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician 8319/8819: P-3 Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician 8330: P-8A Aircraft Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician 8341/8841: F/A-18E/F Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician 8342/8842: F/A-18 A/B/C/D Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician 8362: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) External Pilot 1 8363: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Internal Pilot 1 8364: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Payload 1 2
8366: MQ-8B Organizational Maintenance Technician 1 8378/8878: H-60 Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician 8385/8885: MH60R/S Electrical Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician 8391: Airborne Mine Countermeasure Systems Career Maintenance (AMCM) Technician (Level I and O) 1 8800: Aviation Maintenance/Production Chief 9502: Master Training Specialist 1 9503: Miniature/Microminiature Electronic Repair Inspector 1 9526: Microminiature Electronic Repair Technician 1 9527: Miniature Electronic Repair Technician 1 9598: Disaster Preparedness Operations and Training Specialists NEC Notes: (1) NEC not applicable to SELRES billets NEC may be previously earned on Active Component and carried over to Reserve Component affiliation 6. ACRONYMS SPECIFIC TO THE AM RATE INCLUDE: MSCPO Maintenance Senior Chief SEL Senior Enlisted Leader QAS Quality Assurance Supervisor QAR Quality Assurance Representative FSQAR Full System Quality Assurance Representative CDQAR Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative CDI Collateral Duty Inspector SFF Safe for Flight EAWS Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist FRC Fleet Readiness Center UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems NASC Naval Aviation Schools Command Pensacola NRPDC Navy Reserve Professional Development Center New Orleans VP Patrol Squadron (P-3/P-8 platform) VAQ Electonic Attack Squadron (EA-18G platform) VAW Carrier Airborne Early Warning (E-2/C-2 platform) VFA Strike Fighter Squadron (F/A-18A platform) VFC Fighter Squadron Composite (F/A-18A platform providing adversary training) VR Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (C-20/C-37/C-40/C-130 platform) HM Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (MH-53E platform) HSC Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HH-60H platform) HSM Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron ST SEAL Team (SEAL Team 17 and SEAL Team 18) TSC Tactical Support Center USFF US Fleet Forces Command CNAP Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific 2M Miniature/Microminiature Electronic Repair Considerations for advancement from E6 to E7 Should be Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualified (EAWS) Should be assigned as Leading Petty Officer (LPO) of Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, Training or a Maintenance Work Center Should be qualified SFF, FSQAR, QAR, CDQAR or CDI 3
First Class Petty Officer Association Involvement CPO 365 Phase I involvement teaching peers and leading a committee Command Collaterals (ie. EAWS, ACFL, CMEO) Should be assigned as Leading Petty Officer (LPO) First Class Petty Officer Association Involvement CPO 365 Phase I involvement teaching peers and leading a committee Command Collaterals (ie. ACFL, CMEO, SAPR) If assigned to a FRC, should be Yellow Belt Certified Considerations for advancement from E7 to E8 Should be assigned as Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) of Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, or a Maintenance Division Chief Should be qualified SFF, FSQAR, QAR, CDQAR Active in Chief Petty Officer Mess Should hold Command Collateral Duties with impact stated Should be assigned as Leading Petty Officer (LCPO) Active in Chief Petty Officer Mess Should hold Command Collateral Duties with impact stated If assigned to a FRC, should be Yellow Belt Certified Considerations for advancement from E8 to E9 Should be assigned as Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) or Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) of Maintenance Control (MMCPO/MSCPO), Quality Assurance (QAS) or Department/Division Leading Chief Petty Officer Should be qualified SFF, FSQAR, QAR, CDQAR Leader in the Chief Petty Officer Mess Command Collateral Duties with impact stated Should be a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy (NAVADMIN 266/14 All SCPOs selected in FY-17 and later, graduation from a Service SEA is a prerequisite for promotion to MCPO) Should be assigned as Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) or Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) Leader in the Chief Petty Officer Mess 4
Command Collaterals with impact stated Should be a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy (NAVADMIN 266/14 All SCPOs selected in FY-17 and later, graduation from a Service SEA is a prerequisite for promotion to MCPO) 5