ARMY HELICOPTER REPAIRER 15T

UH-60 HELICOPTER REPAIRER

OVERVIEW
The UH-60 helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of UH-60 helicopters (also known as Black Hawks). With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, UH-60 helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

JOB DUTIES

-Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls
-Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
-Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
-Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting

TRAINING

Job training for a UH-60 helicopter repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks, 1 day at Fort Eustis, VA

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

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

HELPFUL SKILLS

-Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics
-Interest in working with aircraft and engine mechanics
-Ability to use hand and power tools

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK

151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.