Initial Training Overview: Job training for an Aircraft Powertrain Repairer consists of nine weeks of Basic Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Eustis, Virginia, including inspection and repair of aircraft engines and equipment. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Additional Training Information: Specific formal training opportunities for this MOS, including advanced training courses available at specific points of the soldier's career, can be found on the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) Web Site.
Restrictions: During Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), the Army limits a soldier's personal freedom, using a "Phase System," which grants increased freedom, based upon phase of training. For details, see Army Training Phase Restrictions.
Training Details: Course instructs on tasks that are specified for skill level one training; covers subjects (Not found in the Trainers guide) considered necessary for student understanding and proficiency in powertrain repair and nondestructive inspection skills. Other subjects covered include: Engine disassembly and repair, repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems, and repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes and coverings.
