Army MOS 15F Aircraft Electrician
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- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical and electronic components
- Repair aircraft instrument systems
- Apply principles of electricity/electronics, hydrostatic motion, pneumatics and hydraulics to the repair of aircraft
instrument systems
- Remove, install, repair, adjust and test electrical/electronic elements of assemblies
- Clean, preserve and store electrical/electronic components and aircraft
- Remove, repair, service, install, and troubleshoot nickel-cadmium batteries
- Use and perform operator maintenance on common and special tools
- Requisition and maintain shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft electrical systems
- Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance
Training
Job training for an Aircraft Electrician requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills,
and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including practice in repairing electrical
systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:
- Electrical theory
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Soldering techniques
- Electrical system maintenance
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level Aircraft Electricians provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same
discipline. As an advanced level Aircraft Electrician, you may also be involved in:
- Participate in maintenance test flights as required
Related Civilian Jobs
The skills you learn as an Aircraft Electrician will help prepare you for a future with commercial airlines, aircraft
maintenance firms, aircraft manufacturers or other organizations that might have fleets of airplanes or helicopters.
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Army MOS 15F Aircraft Electrician