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Aircraft Structural Maintenance

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

Career Tasks

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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Qualifications Summary

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

Knowledge of aircraft construction features
Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

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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.