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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 Education High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED ASVAB Requirements Mechanical Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Basic military Training

    8.5 weeks

  • Technical Training

    67 days

Tech School Location

Sheppard AFB TX

Status upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Metals Technology

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Interests & Skills

  1. Electronics & Electrical
  2. Maintenance & Repair
  3. Aircraft & Flight
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