HELICOPTER/TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
KEEPING AIRCRAFT ALOFT
Helicopters play a large and indispensable role in Air Force missions. Providing essential service and maintenance, Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance specialists keep these incredibly technical aircraft operating at optimal performance levels. More than just ensuring the aircraft are in working order, these highly trained professionals disassemble and reassemble them for transportation to locations where they’re most needed all over the world.
- Perform preventive maintenance by inspecting and functionally checking structures and systems
- Adjust, align and calibrate aircraft systems
- Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems
- Prepare aircraft for movement to and from various locations
- Coordinate maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational requirements.
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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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.
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ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
Mechanical
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems
- Normal color vision
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
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.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
Length varies with aircraft.
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Location varies.
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology
