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15V Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 16:28

OVERVIEW
The observation/scout helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the observation/scout helicopters. With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, observation/scout helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

JOB DUTIES

  • Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls
  • Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
  • Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
  • Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting


TRAINING
Ten weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 9 weeks

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

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


HELPFUL SKILLS

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


REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 102

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.


MOS Code: 
15V
Headline: 

OBSERVATION/SCOUT HELICOPTER REPAIRER

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Mechanic & Maintenance Promo
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STEM - Engineering
Search Description: 
15V Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer. Observation scout. Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.
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Career Field - Aviation
Job Description: 
The observation/scout helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the observation/scout helicopters. With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, observation/scout helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.