Army MOS · Aviation
15G Aircraft Structural Repairer
Overview
An Aircraft Structural Repairer performs maintenance on aircraft structures. This repairer also supervises aviation unit, intermediate, and depot structural maintenance.
Core Skills
- aircraft structural maintenance
- technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- precision measurement and inspection
- quality assurance and control
- maintenance documentation
- root cause analysis
- safety and compliance adherence
- use of hand and power tools
- problem solving
- preventive maintenance planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly (AAA) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Aviation Mechanical Assembly
- Basic Composites
Career Growth
- Aviation Structures
- Certified Aerospace Technician -Composites
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded · Promotion points
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) · Funded · Promotion points
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.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 15G. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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