Q35A

SSN 774 Block I/II Weapons Equipment Technician

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

Description

Operates, maintains and repairs SSN-774 Blocks I/II Class submarine underwater launch systems. Responsible for safe loading, unloading, shipping and storage of SSN 774 Block I/II weapons equipment. Troubleshoots and performs maintenance on Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) on first two flights of SSN 774 Class submarine.

Core Skills

underwater launch systems
vertical launch system maintenance
weapons equipment handling
mechanical troubleshooting
electromechanical diagnostics
hazardous materials handling
configuration control
preventive maintenance
technical procedure compliance

Common Certifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
ASQ Certified Calibration Technician

Civilian Career Paths

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Electromechanical technology certificate
Hazardous materials handling training
ASQ Quality Improvement Associate

Career Growth

ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification

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