Enlisted AEROSPACE PROPULSION
What You’ll Do
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and test multimillion-dollar jet turbine engines, turboprops, and advanced thrust systems.
- Operate computerized jet-engine test cells to evaluate performance, vibration, and raw thrust parameters under load.
- Isolate mechanical and electronic faults within afterburner, compressor, and turbofan assemblies.
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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.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
34-61 Days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Sheppard AFB, TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology
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You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
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56 Mechanical (M)
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- Knowledge of mechanical, hydromechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles
- Completion of appropriate aerospace propulsion maintenance courses for specialty
- 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
