15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

About the role

If you enjoy working with engine mechanics, 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

You will learn skills such as repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems, engine disassembly, inspection, and repair, and repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/coverings. Helpful skills include preference for mathematics and shop mechanics, and ability to use hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable