Army MOS · Aviation
15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
Overview
CH-47 helicopter repairers perform or supervise aircraft inspections, repairs, and maintenance according to technical documents and safety procedures. They lubricate components, remove and install aircraft subsystems, use specialized tools and equipment, and prepare maintenance forms and records.
Core Skills
- preventive maintenance
- mechanical troubleshooting
- technical manual interpretation
- blueprint and schematic reading
- quality assurance and inspection
- maintenance documentation
- safety and risk management
- tool and test equipment handling
- parts and components replacement
- team leadership
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
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Mechanic (Airframe)
- Mechanic (Powerplant)
Career Growth
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Aviation Structures
- 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 15U. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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