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TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

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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What you’ll do

  • Perform pre-, thru- 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

  • U.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We are Wired

  • SSgt Israel Davila Jr., F-22 Crew Chief

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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.

  • BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

    7.5 weeks

  • AIRMEN'S WEEK

    1 week

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    Length varies with aircraft

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Sheppard AFB, TX

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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