NEC
762B
Aeronautical Welder
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Welds, at the intermediate maintenance level, aeronautical equipment/parts manufactured from alum/alum alloys, steel/steel alloys, stainless steel alloys, and precipitating hardening nickel based alloys using shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and oxy/fuel welding processes. Maintains aeronautical welding equipment.
Core Skills
- aerospace welding
- gas tungsten arc welding
- shielded metal arc welding
- oxyfuel welding
- aluminum alloy welding
- nickel alloy welding
- weld repair inspection
- welding equipment maintenance
- aviation materials control
Common Certifications
- AWS Certified Welder
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASME Section IX Welder Qualification
- NCCER Welding Level 1
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Welding Level 1
- AWS Certified Welder
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level I
Career Growth
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- Certified Welding Engineer
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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.