D11A

Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs maintenance, both upkeep and corrective, on C-13 MOD 1 and MOD 2 catapults and MK-7 MOD 3 and MOD 4 arresting gear and associated equipment. Analyzes problems, removes, replaces, adjusts, and tests components of the C-13 MOD 1 and MOD 2 catapults, MK-7 MOD 3 and MOD 4 arresting gear and associated equipment.

Core Skills

catapult system maintenance
arresting gear maintenance
hydraulic diagnostics
mechanical troubleshooting
control system testing
component removal and installation
preventive maintenance
technical manual interpretation
operational readiness testing

Common Certifications

A&P Mechanic Certificate
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Hydraulics Certification from the International Fluid Power Society
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training

Civilian Career Paths

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Hydraulics Certification from the International Fluid Power Society
NCCER Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation

Career Growth

A&P Mechanic Certificate
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

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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.