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U56A Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)/Advance Arresting Gear (AAG) Electrician

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Overview

An Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and Advance Arresting Gear electrician conducts pre-operational and post-operational checks, operates the systems, and maintains their electrical control systems. The electrician monitors for conditions that may lead to an emergency or casualty and initiates corrective or emergency procedures.

Core Skills

  • Pre- and post-operation electrical system checks
  • Hazard recognition and emergency corrective actions

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

EMALS/AAG electrical-control maintenance, operational checks, and corrective actions transfer directly to the equipment-maintenance and testing portions of this occupation.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on electronics testing course focused on diagnosing control-system faults with test equipment, then target maintenance-focused technician openings.

What the civilian work involves
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC U56A

    [1] NEC entry "U56A - Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)/Advance Arresting Gear (AAG) Electrician"; cached text line 12345; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Pre- and post-operation electrical system checks, Hazard recognition and emergency corrective actions, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

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