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AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE

ENSURING AIRCRAFT INTEGRITY

When an aircraft suffers damage, it’s essential to fix it and get back in the air. Responsible for repairing physical damage, Aircraft Structural Maintenance specialists maintain the high quality structures of Air Force aircraft. Utilizing various methods, these professionals do everything from installing replacement parts to building a replacement from scratch in order to restore the structural integrity of the aircraft and ensure the safety of the Airmen who fly them.

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What you’ll do

  • Assess damage to aircraft and structural components and repair or replace necessary parts
  • Ensure all repairs are pressure-, fluid- and weather-tight
  • Operate and maintain powered and non-powered tools and equipment
  • Remove corrosion by using various chemical and mechanical methods
  • Form maintenance plans and policies to meet unit tasking
  • Inspect structures and components to determine operational status

  • U.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We Work

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

  • BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

    7.5 weeks

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    76 Days

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Pensacola NAS, FL

  • STATUS UPON COMPLETION

    Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technology

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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