Army MOS · Aviation
15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
Overview
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairers perform and supervise maintenance on AH-64 attack helicopters. Their maintenance responsibilities exclude the repair of system components.
Core Skills
- aircraft systems troubleshooting
- electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- use of maintenance management systems
- quality control and inspections
- tool control and FOD prevention
- safety and risk management
- documentation and maintenance logging
- training junior maintainers
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
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Mechanic (Airframe)
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Repairman (Aircraft)
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 15R. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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