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Aircraft Electrician - 15F


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

Overview

The aircraft electrician is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. They ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired.

Job Duties

  • Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and electronic components
  • Maintain electrical/electronic elements of assemblies nickelcadmium batteries
  • Use and maintain common/special tools
  • Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials
  • 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 electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 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:

  • Electrical theory and system maintenance
  • Troubleshooting procedures
  • Soldiering skills

    • Helpful Skills

  • Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to use hand and power tools
  • Working with electrics and electronic equipment

    • 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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