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Aviation Support Equipment Technicians operate, maintain, repair and test automotive electrical systems in ground equipment, gasoline and dieselsystems, and associated automotive, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They also maintain gas turbine compressor units and ground air-conditioningunits, perform metal fabrication, repair and painting of tow tractors and other aircraft servicing units. WHAT THEY DO -Automotive electrical and mechanical repair -Inspect, test and repair e...lectric generators, motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transmission systems -Gasoline and diesel engine repair and tune-up -Manufacture and install belts and hoses -Body work, minor welding and painting -Brake service and repair -Service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems -Train and test people in vehicle operation. WORKING ENVIRONMENT People in the AS rating may be assigned to sea or shore duty. They may work in hangars and sheltered areas, on flightdecks or on flight lines at air stations. They work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require littlesupervision. Wind and noise levels are high

Naval Aircrewmen Operator (AWO) produce intelligence products for aircrews in support of operations and tactical missions worldwide detect, analyze, classify, and track surface and subsurface contacts operate an advanced sonar system utilizing sonobouys, radar, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD), Identification Friend or Foe/Selective Identification Feature (IFF/SIF), and Infrared Detector (IR). WHAT THEY DO -Perform aircrew duties that suppo...rt mission planning, classified material handling, and training -Handle ordnance, inspect acoustic station equipment -Operate mission equipment such as: advanced imaging multi-spectral sensors, radar for safety of flight, and hand-held cameras -Aircrew administration, Flight/Ground training -Joint Special Warfare operations -Contribute directly to operations for the purposes of attaining and maintaining the squadron’s aircrew qualifications and certifications -Demonstrate knowledge of all aircraft systems, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulations for passenger transport, emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Aircrewmen may be assigned to sea or shore squadrons in any part of the world. They work in airborne aircraft, hangars, hangar decks, on flight decks, or on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Sailors play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes preparing and fueling planes prior to take-off and after landing. They may specialize in: - launching and recovering aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, ABE -aircraft fueling and fuel systems, ABF... -or aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations, ABH. Later in their careers ABs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties. WHAT THEY DO ABH (AVIATION BOATWAIN’S MATE - AIRCRAFT HANDLER) The duties performed by ABHs include: -Supervise the movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat -Perform crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal and damage control duties in connection with launch and recovery of aircraft. Work Environment Most of the work in this rating is performed outdoors on the deck of aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fast paced and often potentially hazardous environments. ABs work closely with others in most aviation rating

Torpedoman's Mate perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilitiesassociated with underwater ordnance, to include hydraulic systems, air systems, and seawater systems associated with launching/firing systemsperform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance, small arms, and ammunition prepare underwater ordnance for launching to includeconducting post fire and post-run routines and perform ...operations and organizational maintenance on submarine anchoring systems. Weaponssystems specialists operate and maintain underwater weapons launch systems (including air and hydraulic systems). They are responsible for the safeloading, unloading, shipping and storage of these weapons and conduct limited maintenance on torpedoes and missiles. WHAT THEY DO -Removing and installing as well as securing and reinstalling weapons components from containers -Testing equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, meggers and ohmmeters -Testing and replacing portable cable, self-contained relays, lamps and fuses -Locating and identifying components and assemblies of electronic equipment using technical maintenance publications -Checking weapons storage, security and alarm systems -Maintaining equipment work logs and torpedo record booksIdentifying torpedo components, tools and test equipment as well as ordering replacements -Using and caring for common hand tools, special tools and soldering equipment -Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components associated with launching systems -Serving as team members performing inspections and final close-out checks on weapons -Tracing mechanical/electrical circuits on schematics and drawings. WORKING ENVIRONMENT -Torpedoman's Mate work within the hull of a submarine in auxiliary spaces. These locations are sometimes hot and noisy.TMs may be required to perform some heavy physical work. They must be able to work closely with others and, in somecases, with limited supervision.