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U60A Advanced Degaussing Maintenance Technician

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Overview

An Advanced Degaussing Maintenance Technician operates, troubleshoots, and repairs shipboard Advanced Degaussing Systems down to the subassembly or component level. This technician works on systems installed aboard CVN 77, CVN 78, DDG 1000, LCS 1, and LPD 17 class ships.

Core Skills

  • Component-level degaussing troubleshooting and repair
  • Degaussing system operation across ship classes

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Operating, troubleshooting, and repairing shipboard degaussing systems at the subassembly or component level transfers directly to diagnosing and repairing industrial electronic equipment.

How to prepare: Complete hands-on industrial electronics troubleshooting practice focused on diagnosing faulty units and testing them 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.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
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 U60A

    [1] NEC entry "U60A - Advanced Degaussing Maintenance Technician"; cached text line 12403; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Component-level degaussing troubleshooting and repair, Degaussing system operation across ship classes, 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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