Navy NEC · Engineering
U72A DDG-51 IIA Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The DDG 51 Flight IIA Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician operates gas turbine main propulsion and mechanical plant control systems. This technician performs advanced organizational or intermediate maintenance on those systems down to the component level.
Core Skills
- gas turbine maintenance
- marine mechanical systems
- propulsion control systems
- mechanical troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance
- component level repair
- vibration and condition monitoring
- technical manual interpretation
- shipboard safety procedures
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- BIT Corp ProMACS PLC
- Extranet Machine Tools Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Career Growth
- Vibration Analyst Category I
- Certified Reliability Leader® (CRL)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- ICML Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT)
What the Work Involves
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Related Occupations
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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