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U39A NAMTS Outside Electrical Repair Technician

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

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Overview

The NAMTS Outside Electrical Repair Technician performs intermediate level electrical maintenance on various shipboard equipment and systems in support of Fleet-directed requirements. The technician demonstrates knowledge of intermediate level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of maintenance industrial machinery.

Core Skills

  • Intermediate-level shipboard electrical maintenance
  • Electrical repair standards and quality assurance
  • Proper use of maintenance industrial machinery

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Intermediate-level shipboard electrical maintenance and knowledge of repair standards and quality assurance specifications transfer directly to industrial electrical equipment repair.

How to prepare: Take a hands-on industrial equipment testing course focused on diagnosing faults and verifying operation after repair.

What the civilian 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.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC U39A

    [1] NEC entry "U39A - NAMTS Outside Electrical Repair Technician"; cached text line 11937; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Intermediate-level shipboard electrical maintenance, Electrical repair standards and quality assurance, Proper use of maintenance industrial machinery, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

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