Troubleshoot the Navy’s latest electromagnetic catapult launcher. Repair electronic weapons systems on the F/A-18 Hornet. Inspect plant evaporators that turn seawater into fresh water. As a Reservist in this field, you will help power the world’s most technologically advanced Fleet so that it remains operational on land, in the air, and at sea. By maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, and repairing sophisticated, multimillion dollar equipment and systems including all power-generating equipment and all Navy vehicles and machines, you will accelerate your life and career as never before.

Jobs in this field include:

• Boatswain’s Mate
• Engineering Aide
• Engineman
• Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical
• Gunner’s Mate
• Hull Maintenance Technician
• Machinery Repairman
• Machinist’s Mate
• Mineman
• Torpedoman’s Mate

As part of this occupational specialty, you could:

• Operate and maintain nuclear reactor plants and propulsion systems
• Operate and maintain electrical power generators
• Repair, adjust, and calibrate high-tech electronic equipment
• Operate and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning plants
• Control operation of turbogenerators used to produce electrical power
• Inspect, maintain, test, and repair electric power equipment
• Assist construction engineers in developing final construction plans
• Conduct land surveys and prepare maps, sketches, drawings, and blueprints
• Test, install, and maintain a wide range of aircraft instruments and electrical equipment, including generators, motors, and lighting systems
• Evaluate jet engine performance, using jet test cells for fixed turbojet engines
• Perform aircraft engine repair
• Maintain aircraft fuselages, wings, fixed and movable surfaces, airfoils, regular seats, wheels and tires, controls, and mechanisms
• Perform daily, preflight, postflight, and other periodic aircraft inspections
• Troubleshoot and repair numerous complex electronics systems
• Operate airborne electronic equipment for detecting, locating, and tracking submarines
• Build, maintain, and operate power-production facilities and electrical-distribution systems

Advanced Training & Certification
Individuals working in this category can receive extensive Navy Reserve training in the operation, maintenance, and repair of complicated computers, electronics, electrical systems, and some of the most technically advanced equipment and machinery in the world. For qualified candidates, comprehensive training in the nuclear power field is available. Your training can convert directly to college credit, and you may also have the opportunity to earn Department of Labor certification allowing you to work as a nuclear power plant operator, aircraft mechanic, airframe mechanic, diesel mechanic, electronics mechanic, hydroelectric machinery mechanic, power plant mechanic, refrigeration mechanic, sheet metal worker, architectural drafter, electrician, computer programmer, electric motor repairer, locksmith, or ship rigger.

Your training might also prepare you to be, or enhance your current career as, an aircraft electrician, hydraulic tester, metallurgic technician, radiographer, instrument repairer, electromechanical technician, construction inspector, firefighter, or oxygen plant operator.

Whether in the civilian world or in the Navy Reserve, the experience and responsibility you will receive will prove invaluable. The skills and experience you’ll acquire will equip you for countless jobs and responsibilities in the mechanical repair field and high-tech industry. Advanced technical and operational training is available during the later stages of your career development. Also, some jobs within this field offer accelerated promotions to higher paygrades.

To learn how you can pursue a job in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering in the Navy Reserve, contact your local Navy Reserve Recruiter today.