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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