Army MOS 15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
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- Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions,
mechanical flight controls and their components
- Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
- Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
- Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections
- Inspect and repair aircraft wings, fuselages and tail assemblies
- Perform limited maintenance operational checks and assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft
subsystems using special tools and equipment as required
Training
Job training for a CH-47 Helicopter Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic
Soldiering skills, and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including inspection and
repair of aircraft engines and equipment. 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
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level CH-47 Helicopter Repairer provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same
discipline. As an advanced level CH-47 Helicopter Repairer, you may be involved in:
- Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems
Related Civilian Jobs
The skills you learn as a CH-47 Helicopter 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 15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
It's up to the members of the aircraft repair team to ensure that
all Army aircraft remain safe and ready to fly.
Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and As an
integral member of this team, the CH-47 Helicopter performing
maintenance on CH-47 helicopters (also known as 'Chinook'
helicopters).
Some of your duties as a CH-47 Helicopter Repairer may
include: