Aviation Electronic Technician
Operate and maintain catapults, arresting gear, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, andcontrol systems involved primarily in aircraft carrier takeoff and landing operations. Duties includeinstalling and maintaining visual landing aids; testing and maintaining launch and recoveryequipment using electric and mechanical test equipment and hand tools; activating airfieldarresting systems, such as crash barriers and cables, during emergency landing situations;directing aircraft launch and recovery operations using hand or light signals; and maintaining logsof airplane launches, recoveries, and equipment maintenance.