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.

Defense contractor jobs for 15R

Formerly Known As (Legacy)

Retired codes that converted into 15R. Each legacy page documents the cited history.

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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