Plumber (12K)

Overview

Air Force plumbers and pipe fitters are responsible for installing and repairing plumbing and pipe systems. They maintain heating systems, basic water supply and water distribution systems, pipe systems for waste water, and plumbing fixtures, pipes, stacks, brackets, traps, vents, and insulation. They also construct construction plans and drawings.

Job Duties

• Maintain heating systems, basic water supply and water distribution systems
• Pipe systems for waste water
• Basic plumbers repair and maintenance
• Maintenance for plumbing fixtures, pipes, stacks, brackets, traps, vents and insulation
• Maintain construction plans and drawings

Requirements

• Must meet DoD requirements
• Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Air Force jobs are best for you

Training

• Job training for a plumber requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice with carpentry and masonry tools

Skills

• Installation and repair of pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification and distillation systems
• Maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in math and shop mechanics
• Preference for physical work
• Ability to work with detailed plans

Required ASVAB Score(s)

• General Maintenance (GM): 88

Compensation

• Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time
• Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties

Education Benefits

• In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses

Future Civilian Careers

• The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in a mechanical or plumbing contracting company

Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.

Partnerships

• AT&T, Inc.
• Hewlett-Packard Company
• Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
• Sears Holdings Corporation
• Time Customer Service, Inc.
• Walgreen Co.