Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

U17A

NAMTS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

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

Description

Performs Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) intermediate-level support procedures including inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing air conditioning systems and compressors in support of Fleet-directed requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of intermediate-level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of maintenance industrial machinery.

Core Skills

  • hvac system diagnostics
  • marine refrigeration repair
  • compressor maintenance
  • refrigerant system service
  • preventive maintenance
  • mechanical troubleshooting
  • quality assurance inspection
  • industrial machine operation
  • technical manual interpretation

Common Certifications

  • EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
  • NATE HVAC Support Technician
  • NATE Senior Level Efficiency Analyst
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification
  • Universal Refrigerant Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
  • FLEET MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
  • OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
  • NATE Ready to Work Certificate
  • HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification

Career Growth

  • NATE Senior Level Efficiency Analyst
  • NATE HVAC Efficiency Analyst
  • RSES Certificate Member
  • EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

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.