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Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists - 55-3012.00

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Operate and maintain catapults, arresting gear, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems involved primarily in aircraft carrier takeoff and landing operations. Duties include installing and maintaining visual landing aids; testing and maintaining launch and recovery equipment using electric and mechanical test equipment and hand tools; activating airfield arresting systems, such as crash barriers and cables, during emergency landing situations; directing aircraft launch and recovery operations using hand or light signals; and maintaining logs of airplane launches, recoveries, and equipment maintenance.

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SOC Occupation Groups

55-0000	Military Specific Occupations
55-3000	Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members
55-3010	Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members
55-3012.00	Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists

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