I didn't get the job I wanted because of my hearing problem. I wanted to be a Aviation Electronics Mate, but they said I couldn't hear the Sonar Bleeps, so I was given Aviation Electrician's Mate. They normally work on batteries, light bulbs, and wiring, etc. on an aircraft, but I still got to work in electronics. I worked on a Computer Navigation System for the aircraft.
I was lucky and didn't have to go on a Aircraft Carrier. The plane I worked on didn't have a tail hook. It was a Search and Rescue plane that also did Antisubmarine Warfare. They dropped sonobouys to find them and reported their positions. This is the aircraft . . .
The P3 Orion.