airman installing replacement aircraft parts
ENLISTED

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE

ENSURING AIRCRAFT INTEGRITY

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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.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION

    A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours

    *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

  • ASVAB SCORE REQUIREMENTS

    47 Mechanical (M)

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge of aircraft construction features
    • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
    • Must be between the ages of 17 and 42
TRAINING & EDUCATION

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

    7.5 weeks

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    76 days

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Pensacola NAS, FL

  • STATUS UPON COMPLETION

    Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technology

TAKE A BREAK

Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.

YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.

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