Description
Maintained and supervised repair of AH-64 Apache helicopters, ensuring airworthiness and mission readiness.
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
- time management
- teamwork in high-stress environments
- training junior maintainers
Common Certifications
- FAA A&P Mechanic Certificate
- Helicopter Type Training/Certification (AH-64 or civilian equivalent)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation)
- NDT Level I/II (if pursuing structural inspection roles)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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