T51A

TRIDENT II Strategic Weapon System (SWS) MT Journeyman

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

Description

Performs advanced Battle Stations Missile (BSM) assignments, participates in missile handling evolutions, operates and performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance on the TRIDENT II D5 Backfit SWS subsystems. Performs operational readiness tests of systems and adheres to safety precautions applicable to missile explosive devices, missile hydraulics, missile testing and missile handling operations.

Core Skills

strategic weapon system operation
missile readiness testing
advanced preventive maintenance
intermediate level repair
missile handling operations
hydraulic system safety
explosive safety compliance
fault isolation
technical team coordination

Common Certifications

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies Aerospace Maintenance Technician
CompTIA Security+

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
CompTIA A+
Basic Industrial Maintenance Course
Hazardous Materials Handling Course

Career Growth

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

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