15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
About the role
Join the Army National Guard and work in aircraft repair and maintenance to keep Army airplanes and helicopters in top shape for training, rescue, humanitarian, security, and combat missions. As an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer, you will inspect, service, and repair turbine engines, parts, and electrical components on Army aircraft to ensure they remain safe and ready to fly transport, patrol, and flight training missions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain engine assemblies and engine systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Perform limited maintenance operational checks
- Use and maintain common/special tools
- Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts
Skills
- Repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems
- Engine disassembly, inspection, and repair
- Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/coverings
Helpful skills include preference for mathematics and shop mechanics, ability to use hand and power tools, and working with engine mechanics.
Training
Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, plus 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. You will learn essential Soldiering skills and refine your aircraft repair abilities in the field and the classroom while earning a regular paycheck.