789A

Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Operator

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

Description

Performs duties as a member, or in support of a UUV activity, to include sortie planning, launch and recovery, local or remote watch, post mission analysis, and organizational level maintenance.

Core Skills

uuv mission planning
underwater vehicle operations
launch and recovery
remote vehicle monitoring
undersea navigation
post mission analysis
uuv maintenance
sensor data review
maritime risk management

Common Certifications

National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Scientific Diver
Association of Diving Contractors International Commercial Diver Certification
Remote Operated Vehicle Pilot Certification
CompTIA Network+
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certificate
OSHA 30-Hour Maritime

Civilian Career Paths

UNMANNED SYSTEMS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

Remote Operated Vehicle Pilot Certification
CompTIA Network+
OSHA 30-Hour Maritime
Underwater robotics operations course

Career Growth

Association of Diving Contractors International Commercial Diver Certification
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Scientific Diver
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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