Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

W22A AEGIS Console Operator Track 3

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

Overview

An AEGIS Console Operator Track 3 supervises and coordinates operation of the AEGIS Combat System and associated Combat Information Center watchstanders aboard CG-47 class cruisers and DDG-51 class destroyers. The operator works with AN/SPY-1B/D radar systems, AN/Q-70 consoles and displays, Link 4, Link 11, Link 16, and AN/UPX-29 identification systems.

Core Skills

  • aegis combat system operation
  • combat information center supervision
  • spy radar monitoring
  • tactical data link operation
  • identification friend or foe systems
  • air defense watchstanding
  • sensor track management
  • watch team coordination
  • combat system troubleshooting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C

Civilian Career Paths

  • Network Operations
  • Systems Administration
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aviation Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

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: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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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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