airman installing replacement aircraft parts

ENLISTED

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE

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.

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

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

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.