U42A

Steam Catapult Electrician

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

Description

Performs organizational level maintenance on catapult and arresting gear systems, including synchros, repeaters, 110/220/440V electrical systems, contacts, relays, micro switches, series and parallel switches, pressure and temperature sensing switches, torque and gear limit switches, chronograph, and control console electrical functions. Reads and interprets electrical/mechanical drawings.

Core Skills

aircraft catapult electrical systems
arresting gear controls
shipboard power circuits
relay and switch troubleshooting
synchro and repeater maintenance
pressure and temperature sensing
control console testing
electrical mechanical drawing reading
preventive and corrective maintenance

Common Certifications

NCCER Electrical Level 1
NCCER Electrical Level 2
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
CompTIA A+
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
Certified Electronics Technician

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
UNMANNED SYSTEMS

Training & Development

Getting Started

NCCER Electrical Level 1
CompTIA A+
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Certified Electronics Technician Associate

Career Growth

NCCER Electrical Level 2
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)

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