Navy NEC · Engineering

F19A Support Equipment Gas Turbine Mechanic

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

Overview

A support equipment gas turbine mechanic performs on equipment repairs and intermediate maintenance on gas turbine units. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs air and electrical controls, fuel, bleed air, oil, and power generation systems, including pumps, generators, motors, relays, regulators, thermostats, valves, fuel controls, and flow dividers.

Core Skills

  • gas turbine maintenance
  • fuel system troubleshooting
  • bleed air system repair
  • oil system maintenance
  • electrical control diagnostics
  • generator and motor repair
  • fuel control adjustment
  • voltage regulator testing
  • industrial equipment documentation

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
  • Extranet Machine Tools Suite

Civilian Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Facilities Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • CompTIA A+

Career Growth

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

What the Work Involves

  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

Related Occupations

  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery
  • Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
  • Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for F19A

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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