NEC
800D
LCAC Deck Engineer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
The Landing Craft Air Cushion Deck Engineer is a critical crew position aboard the LCAC, constantly working with high technical and potentially dangerous high-speed machinery. Also maintains, troubleshoots, and perform maintenance on the LCAC gas turbine engines, propulsion and lift system, and mechanical auxiliaries. The Deck Engineer will be familiar with the ABS mission.
Core Skills
- gas turbine engine maintenance
- propulsion system troubleshooting
- lift system maintenance
- mechanical auxiliary repair
- preventive maintenance
- condition monitoring
- marine powerplant operation
- technical fault isolation
- maintenance safety compliance
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- NCCCO Signalperson
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Gas Turbine Fundamentals Course
- Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Course
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Technician Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
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