Navy NEC · Engineering

V72A AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) Baseline 9C Supervisor

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

Overview

An AEGIS Weapon System Baseline 9C supervisor directs and coordinates technicians who integrate and operate upgraded weapon system elements and their interfaces with other systems. The supervisor organizes technicians into a system team, oversees their work, and assists the maintenance officer with scheduling equipment maintenance.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • weapon system integration
  • technical team supervision
  • systems interfacing
  • maintenance scheduling
  • equipment readiness tracking
  • radar and combat system operations
  • technical status reporting
  • troubleshooting coordination
  • configuration management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Database software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)

Career Growth

  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)

What the 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.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Robotics Technicians

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for V72A

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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