Navy NEC · Engineering
800Q Senior Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Deck Engineer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Senior LCAC Deck Engineer performs LCAC deck engineer operations. This deck engineer supervises these operations and provides training in them.
Core Skills
- gas turbine systems
- marine propulsion maintenance
- air cushion systems
- hydraulic systems
- diesel engine maintenance
- preventive maintenance planning
- mechanical troubleshooting
- technical manual interpretation
- engineering watchstanding
- crew training and supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Facilities Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- ABYC Certified Marine Technician
Career Growth
- US Coast Guard Qualified Member of the Engineering Department
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Maintenance Manager®
What the Work Involves
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
- Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
- Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Related Occupations
- Ship Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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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