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Aircraft Metals Technology

Measure broken or worn parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers

Draw working sketches, make templates, consult shop drawings and select materials

Perform precision grinding and remove poisonous or corrosive deposits

Maintain and inspect hand tools and metal working machinery

Write programs for machines using manual and computer-aided manufacturing methods

Career Tasks

Creating plane components

Every part of a plane must be in perfect working order before we let them fly. Sometimes that even entails creating a part from scratch. Responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts, Aircraft Metals Technology specialists act as the Air Force’s machinists and welders. From troubleshooting to final fitting, these skilled professionals weld, fabricate and custom-make the metal components critical to the functioning of an aircraft.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GEDASVAB RequirementsMechanicalQualifications

Knowledge of metal repair and fabrication process
Normal depth perception
Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

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.