Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

D09A

Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) Maintenance & Operator

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

Description

Operates and maintains the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System used to launch aircraft from an aircraft carrier. Performs preoperational and postoperational checks, monitors system performance, conducts maintenance, and responds to equipment faults or unsafe conditions.

Core Skills

  • electromagnetic launch systems
  • system operations
  • preoperational inspections
  • postoperational inspections
  • electrical system maintenance
  • control system diagnostics
  • fault response
  • technical data interpretation
  • equipment safety

Common Certifications

  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • NICET Electrical Power Testing Certification
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
  • CompTIA Network+
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
  • CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • NICET Electrical Power Testing Certification
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • PMP

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.