T55A TRIDENT II Strategic Weapons Systems Missile Technician Supervisor

Core Skills

• strategic weapon system supervision
• missile technician team leadership
• maintenance readiness management
• technical qualification programs
• mentorship program development
• configuration change management
• knowledge management
• explosive safety oversight
• collaborative training

Civilian Career Paths

• Project Management
• Training and Education
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.

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