Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

731B

LCAC Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

LCAC Electrical Systems Maintenance Technicians maintain and troubleshoot craft control systems at the organizational and intermediate levels. They inspect electrical components, isolate wiring and control faults, replace defective equipment, and verify safe operation of Landing Craft Air Cushion systems.

Core Skills

  • marine electrical maintenance
  • craft control systems
  • electrical fault isolation
  • wiring and circuit testing
  • control panel repair
  • technical drawing interpretation
  • preventive maintenance
  • multimeter and test equipment use
  • operational system testing

Common Certifications

  • ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • CompTIA A+
  • Fiber Optic Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCCER Electrical Level 1
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting course

Career Growth

  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
  • Fiber Optic Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
  • NCCER Electrical Level 3

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.