Army MOS · Aviation
15E Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Repairer
Overview
A tactical unmanned aircraft system repairer performs, inspects, and supervises field and sustainment maintenance on unmanned aircraft systems. The repairer troubleshoots aircraft systems and ground equipment, removes and replaces payload and weapons components, and prepares maintenance forms and records.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- avionics and electronics maintenance
- unmanned aircraft systems maintenance
- communications systems troubleshooting
- ground control station maintenance
- reading schematics and technical manuals
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- technical documentation and reporting
- quality assurance and testing
- team coordination and supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Unmanned Systems
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Related Occupations
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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