Uh-60 Utility Helicopter Repairer (15T)

OVERVIEW The UH-60 helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of UH-60 helicopters (also known as Black Hawks). With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, UH-60 helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. JOB DUTIES Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting TRAINING Job training for a UH-60 helicopter repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks, 1 day at Fort Eustis, VA Some of the skills you'll learn are: Engine disassembly and repair Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems HELPFUL SKILLS Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics Interest in working with aircraft and engine mechanics Ability to use hand and power tools REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S) Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104 WARRANT OFFICER TRACK 151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated) FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic. SDL2017