Basic Job Description
The CH-47 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on CH-47 helicopters (also known as 'Chinook' helicopters).
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Removes and installs airplane subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems. Prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks. Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections. Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required. Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment. Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
Provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Performs operational checks and scheduled inspections. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft subsystems. Performs air crewmember duties.
Training Information
17 weeks, 0 days at Fort Euistis, VA
ASVAB Score Required: 105 in aptitude area MM
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy.
Physical Profile Requirement: 222211
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
