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D15A

Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) System Operator and Maintainer

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

Description

Operates and maintains the Advanced Arresting Gear system used to recover aircraft aboard aircraft carriers. Performs preoperational and postoperational checks, monitors system performance, conducts maintenance, and responds to equipment faults and emergency conditions.

Core Skills

  • advanced arresting gear operations
  • aircraft recovery systems
  • preoperational inspections
  • postoperational inspections
  • hydraulic system maintenance
  • electromechanical diagnostics
  • control system monitoring
  • emergency response procedures
  • maintenance documentation

Common Certifications

  • A&P Mechanic Certificate
  • FAA Repairman Certificate
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Hydraulics Certification from the International Fluid Power Society
  • 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
  • FAA Repairman Certificate

Career Growth

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