Army MOS 15B Aircraft Power plant Repairer
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- Remove, replace, service, prepare, preserve, clean and store engine assemblies or components
- Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, diagnostically test turbine engine systems, subsystems and components
according to directives
- Assist in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls
- Perform limited maintenance operational checks
- Use and perform user maintenance on common and special tools
- Requisition and maintain shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engine
- Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components
Training
Job training for an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering
skills, and 18 weeks, four days of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the
classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:
- Engine disassembly and repair
- Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems
- Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes and coverings
- Inspecting and repair of Aircraft engines and equipment
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level Aircraft Powerplant Repairers provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same
discipline. As an advanced level Aircraft Powerplant Repairer, you may also be involved in:
- Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft engines and subsystems
- Participate in maintenance test flights as required
Related Civilian Jobs
The skills you'll learn as an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer will help prepare you for a future with aircraft manufacturers,
commercial airlines and government agencies as an airframe or power plant mechanic.
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Army MOS 15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
Army missions depend on aircraft for transport, patrol and
flight training. It's up to the members of the aircraft repair
team to ensure that all Army aircraft remain safe and ready
to fly. As an integral member of this team, the Aircraft
Powerplant Repairer inspects, services and repairs Army
helicopters and airplanes.
The Aircraft Powerplant Repairer is primarily responsible
for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on
aircraft turbine engines and components.
Some of your duties as an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
may include: