Navy NEC · Aviation
759B Air Launched Weapons Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Air Launched Weapons Technician performs fleet intermediate-level maintenance on all air-launched weapons. The technician carries out this work ashore and afloat under the Naval Ordinance Management Policy and the explosive safety rules and regulations in NAVSEA OP 4, OP 5, OP 2165, and OP 3565.
Core Skills
- air launched weapon maintenance
- ordnance inspection
- weapons system testing
- explosive safety compliance
- maintenance documentation
- technical manual interpretation
- fault isolation
- quality assurance
- aviation support equipment
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- CompTIA A+
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Also Common
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Related Occupations
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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