U56A

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

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

Description

Performs pre/post operational system checks, system operations and maintenance on electrical control systems of EMALS and AAG. Monitors and identifies conditions which may lead to an emergency and/or casualty, and initiates corrective and/or emergency procedures.

Core Skills

electromagnetic launch systems
arresting gear controls
electrical system operations
pre operational testing
post operational testing
fault detection
emergency procedure execution
electrical troubleshooting
technical maintenance documentation

Common Certifications

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
CompTIA A+
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Level I

Career Growth

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
NICET Electrical Power Testing
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Similar Specialties

V81B

Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (IFLOLS) Maintenance Technician

Navy

5953

Air Traffic Control RADAR Technician

Marine Corps

5952

Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids Technician

Marine Corps

V09B

AN/SPS-48G(V)1 Maintenance Technician

Navy

V12C

AN/USN-3(V) Satellite Signals Landing System Maintenance Technician

Navy

V13B

AN/SPN-46(V) Radar Technician

Navy

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.