U60A

Advanced Degaussing Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs operation, troubleshooting, and repair to the subassembly or component level for shipboard Advanced Degaussing Systems installed onboard CVN-77, CVN-78, DDG-1000, LCS-1, and LPD-17 Class ships.

Core Skills

degaussing system operations
magnetic signature control
electrical subassembly repair
component level troubleshooting
electromagnetic systems
circuit testing
fault isolation
technical manual use
preventive maintenance

Common Certifications

IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
IPC Specialist Certification (IPC J-STD-001)
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
IPC Specialist Certification (IPC J-STD-001)
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
CompTIA Network+
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)

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