Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

759B

Air Launched Weapons Technician

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

Description

Performs fleet intermediate level maintenance ashore and afloat on all air-launched weapons in accordance with the Naval Ordinance Management Policy (NOMP) and within the explosive safety rules and regulations of 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

Common Certifications

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • CompTIA A+
  • FEMA Incident Command System Certifications

Civilian Career Paths

  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • PROCUREMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • CompTIA A+
  • FEMA Incident Command System Certifications

Career Growth

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

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.