Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS)

Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS)Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS)Aviation Support Equipment Technicians operate, maintain, repair and test automotive electrical systems in ground equipment, gasoline and diesel systems, and associated automotive, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They also maintain gas turbine compressor units, ground air-conditioning units, perform metal fabrication, repair, and painting of tow tractors and other aircraft servicing units. Duties Include automotive electrical and mechanical repairinspect, test and repair electric generators, motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transmission systemsgasoline and diesel engine repair and tune-upmanufacture and install belts and hosesbody work, minor welding, and paintingbrake service and repairservice and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systemstrain and test people in vehicle operation. Working Environment People in the AS rating may be assigned to sea or shore duty. They may work in hang ars and sheltered areas, on flight decks or flight lines at air stations. They work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require little supervision. Wind and noise levels are high. A-School (Job School) Information Pensacola, FL 114 calendar days ASVAB Score Requirement VEARMKAS210 OR VEARMKMC210 Security Clearance Requirement None required Other Requirements Must have normal color perception Sub-Specialties Available for This Rating Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for AS Current Manning Levels for This Rating CREO Listing notenzeichen Advancement (promotion ) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings). Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour 36 monthsFirst Shore Tour 48 monthsSecond Sea Tour 36 monthsSecond Shore Tour 48 monthsThird Sea Tour 36 monthsThird Shore Tour 48 monthsFourth Sea Tour 36 monthsForth Sho re Tour 48 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.