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Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists

Occupation · SOC 55-3012.00

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.

Also called: Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Maintenance Technician · Aircraft Launch and Recovery Technician · Arresting Gear Operator · Aviation Boatswain's Mate · Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Launching & Recovery Equipment · C-13 Catapult Operator · Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician

Job family: Military Specific Occupations

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Singulariki. "Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-55-3012-00

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Singulariki. (2026). Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-55-3012-00

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@misc{singulariki-role-55-3012-00,
  title  = {Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists},
  author = {{Singulariki}},
  year   = {2026},
  note   = {O*NET 30.3. Accessed June 7, 2026},
  url    = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-55-3012-00}
}

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