Navy NEC · Engineering
V66B MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Advanced Technician (VAT)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The MK 41 Vertical Launching System advanced technician operates, maintains, isolates faults in, and repairs the launching system across its baseline configurations. This technician performs installation, check out, and troubleshooting procedures and uses built in, general purpose, and intermediate level test equipment to isolate faults and replace electrical or mechanical components at the lowest replaceable unit level.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- advanced vertical launching system maintenance
- launcher system installation
- integrated test procedure execution
- built in test equipment operation
- electrical fault isolation
- mechanical fault isolation
- system test equipment operation
- line replaceable unit replacement
- maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- INCOSE ASEP
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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