15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer

About the role

As an Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer in the Army National Guard, you'll specialize in inspecting, servicing, and repairing aircraft components such as brake systems, rudders, flaps, and landing gear. Your responsibilities also include diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions in hydraulic or pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and use common and special tools
• Maintain facilities for storing flammable/hazardous materials
• Disassemble and repair engines
• Repair aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/covers
• Fix hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems

Requirements

• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma/GED
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must 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
• Aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/covers repair
• Hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems repair

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

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Pay

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.