15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

About the role

Join the Army National Guard as an Aircraft Powertrain Repairer. You will inspect, service, and repair powertrain systems on Army planes and helicopters to ensure that they remain safe and ready to fly transport, patrol, and flight training missions.

Responsibilities

• Repair powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hubs, and tanks
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, balance, and align powertrain systems
• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials
• 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

• Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Training & advancement

Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, plus 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. During this time, you will learn essential Soldiering skills and refine your aircraft repair abilities in the field and the classroom.