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15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Thu, 02/13/2014 - 15:38

OVERVIEW
The AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, AH-64 Attack 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


TRAINING

Job training for an AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 16 weeks, 3 days at Fort Eustis, VA

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): 99

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)

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


MOS Code: 
15R
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AH-64 ATTACK HELICOPTER REPAIRER

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15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer. Remove and install assemblies. Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems.
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Job Description: 
The AH-64 attack helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of AH-64 attack helicopters (also known as Apaches). With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, AH-64 attack helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.