WATER AND FUEL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE
KEEPING PIPES FLOWING
The Air Force must maintain thousands of miles of fuel and water lines essential to our daily operations. It’s the job of Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialists to manage the plumbing, wastewater collection systems, liquid fuel storage and natural gas distribution systems on every base. These professionals are highly trained in a wide variety of areas, including the principles of operation and construction and fire suppression systems in order to keep our bases running smoothly while upholding the highest environmental standards.
- Install and maintain all water, natural gas and fire suppression systems
- Monitor systems operation to compliance with local, state, federal and DoD regulations
- Install and operate field potable water treatment equipment
- Remove, repair and replace defective system components
- Analyze water to determine water purification treatment methods
- Survey proposed facility work to determine resource 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 SCORE REQUIREMENTS
47 Mechanical (M) and 28 Electronics (E)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Freedom from fear of confined spaces Freedom from fear of heights
- Normal color vision
- 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
86 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Sheppard AFB TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mechanical and Electrical Technology
