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Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Perform special pre- and postflight inspections

Use automated technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems

Supervise and perform aircraft, engine and component inspections

Conduct functional tests of repaired engines

Supervise and assist in recovering aircrafts

Review maintenance data to spot potential trends

Career Tasks

Keeping specialized aircraft airborne

The Air Force employs hundreds of tactical aircraft to complete our missions, including fighters, strike-fighters and attack planes. It’s the responsibility of Tactical Aircraft Maintenance specialists to ensure that every component of these high performance aircraft is maintained to the most exacting standards. These experts ensure that the aircraft in their care are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so that pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission.

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Qualifications Summary

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

Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems
Normal color vision
Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

See what it’s like being a Crew Chief in the U.S. Air Force, leading a team responsible for maintaining the most advanced aircraft in the world so the pilot can complete the mission and return home safely.

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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.