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D09A Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) Maintenance & Operator

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Overview

An Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System maintenance operator conducts EMALS operations and maintenance. The operator performs system checks before and after operations.

Core Skills

  • Pre- and post-operation launch system checks

Civilian Career Paths

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Performing pre- and post-operation EMALS checks provides a foundation for inspecting and testing equipment against specifications.

How to prepare: Practice using an equipment inspection checklist to compare results with specifications and record acceptance or rejection decisions.

What the civilian work involves
  • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
  • Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC D09A

    [1] NEC entry "D09A - Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) Maintenance & Operator"; cached text line 3750; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Pre- and post-operation launch system checks, Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (O*NET 51-9061.00)

  2. O*NET: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (O*NET 51-9061.00)

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