15G Aircraft Structural Repairer

About the role

Aircraft Structural Repairers in the Army National Guard are responsible for ensuring that Army planes and helicopters are in top condition. This includes inspecting, servicing, and repairing structural components to prepare them for various missions.

Responsibilities

• Repair/replace aircraft structural components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures
• Fabricate structural parts using metal-forming techniques and fiberglass materials
• Make repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures
• Balance fixed-wing aircraft controls and apply primers/paints on aircraft surfaces
• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable/hazardous materials

Requirements

• 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Engine disassembly and repair
• Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/coverings
• Fix hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems

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

Schedule

In the Army National Guard, Aircraft Structural Repairers undergo 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Pay

Actual pay can vary based on factors such as location, MOS availability, and other variables. Candidates typically earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.