Basic Job Description
The AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on the armament, electrical and avionic systems of the AH-64D helicopter, a twin-engine attack helicopter.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in the AH-64D armament, electrical and avionic systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. Performs maintenance, authorized modifications and alignment on aircraft weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic and mechanical devices. Repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. Troubleshoots equipment-wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnosis and isolate faults and effect repairs. Tests, troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintains records on weapons and subsystems. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for the armament, electrical and avionic systems. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools. Prepares forms and records related to skill.
Provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. maintenance on test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Alters or modifies material according to Department of the Army approved modification work orders. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.
Training Information
24 weeks, 3 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
There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 15Y. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 15Y training and experience.
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Aviation Inspectors
- Avionics Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
