Basic Job Description
As an integral member of this team, the Aircraft Powertrain Repairer inspects, services and repairs Army helicopters and airplanes. The Aircraft Powertrain Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft powertrain systems.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Removes and replaces power train quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks. Dissembles friction dampers and hanger assemblies. Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, balances and aligns power train components, systems and subsystems to include main and tail rotor hub assemblies according to directives. Applies corrosion preventive procedures. Cleans preserves and stores power train components. Performs nondestructive inspections on aircraft components and related items. Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools. Maintains facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials. Requisition and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft power train systems and subsystems. Prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts for power train components. Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
Provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft power train components and their subcomponents. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.
Training Information
22 weeks, 3 days at Fort Eustis, VA
ASVAB Score Required: 105 in aptitude area MM
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy
Physical Profile Requirement: 222222
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
- History of alcohol or drug abuse is disqualifying
- Experimental use of Marijuana after age 18 is disqualifying
- Documented instance of the use, sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug is disqualifying
Similar Civilian Occupations
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Aviation Inspectors
