Description
Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Launching and Recovery Equipment) (ABE) operate, maintain, and perform maintenance on steam catapults, Electro-Magnetic Aircraft Launching Systems (EMALS), barricades, arresting gear, Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), and associated equipment ashore and afloat; operate catapult hydraulic systems, retraction engines, water brakes, jet blast deflectors, Central Charging Panels (CCP), and Integrated Catapult Control Stations (ICCS), arresting gear engines, Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), sheave dampers, deckedge control stations, and associated equipment; and perform flight deck aircraft handling duties related to the operation of aircraft launching and recovery equipment.
Core Skills
- operation of complex launch and recovery systems
- electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems maintenance
- preventive and corrective maintenance execution
- troubleshooting using technical manuals and schematics
- safety and risk management in high-energy systems
- system monitoring and control under time pressure
- use of test and diagnostic equipment
- documentation of maintenance and system status
- team coordination in high-tempo environments
- basic power systems and UPS operations knowledge
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation)
- Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance Certification
- Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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