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Aerospace Propulsion

Plan, organize and direct aerospace propulsion maintenance activities

Diagnose engine problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems

Remove defective components and install serviceable machinery

Supervise test runs on repaired engines

Analyze and recommend maintenance actions based on needs

Career Tasks

Keeping plane engines running

It’s imperative that our planes remain serviced so they can be ready to go at a moment’s notice. Responsible for ensuring that all of our planes’ engines are in first-rate operational conditions, Aerospace Propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. Bringing essential skill and knowledge to the flight line, these professionals play a critical part in keeping our planes and our Airmen safe in the air.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GEDASVAB RequirementsMechanicalQualifications
  • Knowledge of mechanical, hydromechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles
  • Completion of appropriate aerospace propulsion maintenance courses for specialty
  • Normal color vision
  • Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
  • Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training as well as Airmen’s Week
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
Find out what goes into being an Aerospace Propulsion Technician in the U.S. Air Force and how this highly specialized career is responsible for working on some of the most powerful jet engines in the world. SSgt Michael Smith, Aerospace Propulsion Technician00:00
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

    8.5 weeks

  • Technical Training

    34 - 61 days

Tech School Location

Sheppard AFB TX

Status upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology

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  4. Hands-on training prepares you to keep Air Force jets in the air. Aerospace Propulsion00:00
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  1. Aircraft & Flight
  2. Maintenance & Repair
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