Basic Job Description
The AH-64A Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer is primarily responsible for performing aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on the electrical, electronic, mechanical, and Pneudraulics systems associated with the AH-64A Apache helicopter, a twin-engine, four-bladed, multi-mission attack helicopter.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to technical devices, and instruments. Performs operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading and weapon subsystems configuration changes for all AH-64 fire control systems. Test/troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems. Maintains facilities for storage of weapons, ammunition, and weapons cleaning equipment and supplies. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools. Maintains records on weapons and subsystems. Prepares forms and records related to skill.
Provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.
Training Information
24 weeks, 4 days at Fort Euistis, VA
ASVAB Score Required: 100 in aptitude area EL and 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
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
