Mechanical And Industrial Engineering Opportunities
Serving part-time in the Navy Reserve allows you to pursue the advantages of civilian life while enjoying the camaraderie, challenges, and many benefits the military offers. Whether or not you have prior service in the military, as a Navy Reservist, you will proudly serve your country as you increase your overall opportunities for success. In exchange, you'll be rewarded with benefits designed to help you succeed in both your military and civilian lives.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the Navy Reserve
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:
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Operate and maintain nuclear reactor plants and propulsion systems
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Operate and maintain electrical power generators
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Repair, adjust, and calibrate high-tech electronic equipment
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Operate and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning plants
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Control operation of turbogenerators used to produce electrical power
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Inspect, maintain, test, and repair electric power equipment
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Assist construction engineers in developing final construction plans
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Conduct land surveys and prepare maps, sketches, drawings, and blueprints
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Test, install, and maintain a wide range of aircraft instruments and electrical equipment, including generators, motors, and lighting systems
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Evaluate jet engine performance, using jet test cells for fixed turbojet engines
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Perform aircraft engine repair
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Maintain aircraft fuselages, wings, fixed and movable surfaces, airfoils, regular seats, wheels and tires, controls, and mechanisms
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Perform daily, preflight, postflight, and other periodic aircraft inspections
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Troubleshoot and repair numerous complex electronics systems
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Operate airborne electronic equipment for detecting, locating, and tracking submarines
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Build, maintain, and operate power-production facilities and
electrical-distribution systems
Advanced Training & Certification
Individuals working in these occupational specialties 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 airplane electrician, hydraulic tester, metallurgic technician, radiographer, aircraft electrician, instrument repairer, electromechanical technician, construction inspector, firefighter, or oxygen-plant operator.
In the Navy Reserve, 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 in the Navy Reserve.
To learn how you can pursue a job in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering in the Navy Reserve, contact your local Navy Reserve Recruiter today.
Contact Information
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1-800-USA-USNR
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