Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer (15V)

Hundreds of 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 Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on Observation/Scout helicopters.

Some of your duties as an Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer may include:

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

Perform limited maintenance operational checks and assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required

Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment

Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance

Training

Job training for an Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and nine 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

Helpful Skills

Helpful attributes include:

An interest in mathematics and shop mechanics

An interest in work involving aircraft

An interest in engine mechanics

An ability to use hand and power tools

Advanced Responsibilities

Advanced Level Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an Advanced Level Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer, you may be involved in:

Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections

Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems

Related Civilian Jobs

Advanced Level Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an Advanced Level Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer, you may be involved in:

Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections

Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems