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Updated PQS Available for AD, AE and AS Ratings

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS111222-13
12/22/2011

By Steve Vanderwerff, Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Center for Naval Air Technical Training (CNATT), on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, announced Dec. 22 the release of new Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS).

The updated PQS are for Apprentice Support Equipment Technician (Afloat), Journeyman Support Equipment Technician (Afloat), Aviation Machinist's Mate Journeyman T700-GE-401/401C Engine Technician, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Journeyman Automatic Flight Control System Technician.

A PQS is a compilation of the minimum knowledge and skills that an individual must demonstrate in order to qualify to stand watches or perform other specific routine duties necessary for the safety, security or proper operation of a ship, aircraft or support system.

"The updated PQS reflect our continuing effort to ensure AD's, AE's and AS' will be successful in the fleet," said Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) Joffrey Villacruz, CNATT's PQS Manager. "As the need, equipment, and ratings change we will continue to amend PQS to help our mechanics and technicians stay current and relevant."

The electronic-only versions of the PQS booklets are available on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) via the Navy PQS link found on the Quick Links tab on the left side of the main NKO page. From the Navy PQS page, Sailors should follow the PQS 43400 Series link on the left side.

The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training provides operational and maintenance training that supports shore and afloat operations. This includes specialized skills training for enlisted ratings and officer designators supporting all facets of aviation maintenance and support. Selected courses cover: maintenance and repair of avionics and electronics; rotary and fixed wing aircraft engines and structures; ordnance maintenance and support; flight deck operations and, fire fighting, crash and salvage training; shore and shipboard air traffic control; and radar operations and repair. Courses are taught through blended learning including standard classrooms, hands-on labs, simulations, as well as computer based and interactive courseware training.

For more information about the Center for Naval Air Technical Training, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cnatt/.