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Aircraft Powerplant Repairer - 15B


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The aircraft power plant repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

Job Duties

  • Maintain engine assemblies and engine systems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
  • Perform limited maintenance operational checks
  • Use and maintain common/special tools
  • Prepare requests for turnins and repair parts

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for an aircraft power plant repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and over 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems
  • Engine disassembly, inspection and repair
  • Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings

    • Helpful Skills

  • Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics
  • Interest in working with aircrafts
  • Ability to use hand and power tools
  • Working with engine mechanics

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Mechanical Maintenance (MM) : 104

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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