Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
U72A
DDG-51 IIA Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates and performs advanced organizational and/or intermediate maintenance to the component level on DDG-51 FLT IIA gas turbine main propulsion and mechanical plant control systems.
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
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I)
- Vibration Analyst Category I
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Career Growth
- Vibration Analyst Category I
- Certified Reliability Leader
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- PMP
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.