Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician - KC-130
Job Overview
6316 — Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician - KC-130 is a U.S. Marine Corps avionics role in the aviation career field.
U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician - KC-130 (6316) serve within the Avionics community, performing missions critical to USMC readiness. This role blends technical proficiency, teamwork, and disciplined execution across garrison, deployed, and expeditionary environments. Members receive formal schoolhouse training followed by hands-on qualification at operational units, progressing from apprentice through journeyman and master skill levels.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Execute aircraft communications/navigation/radar systems technician - kc-130 duties in support of unit missions
- Maintain proficiency through recurring training and qualifications
- Inspect, operate, and maintain assigned equipment and systems
- Coordinate with team leaders and adjacent specialties
- Document operations, maintain records, and brief leadership
Training Pipeline
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ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
Video Library
Career Progression
Advantages
- Marketable career skills
- Leadership development
- Global assignments
- Comprehensive benefits
Disadvantages
- Demanding operational tempo
- Frequent training
- Possible deployments
- Physical/mental demands
