Description
A Soldier in MOS 15Y performs and/or supervises inspections, maintenance and modifications according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures on the AH-64D armament, electrical and avionics systems and cryptographic equipment to include the electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneudraulics systems associated with AH-64D Armament/Missile Fire Control Systems. Tests, troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintains records on weapons and subsystems. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools. Prepares aircraft related maintenance forms and records. Typically assigned to Aviation Field or Sustainment maintenance units.
Core Skills
- electronic troubleshooting
- avionics maintenance
- weapons systems maintenance
- reading technical manuals and schematics
- soldering and cable repair
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- preventive maintenance and inspection
- quality assurance and documentation
- electro-mechanical systems repair
- pneumatics and hydraulics fundamentals
- cryptographic equipment handling
- test equipment operation
- safety and risk management
- technical report writing
- team leadership and supervision
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- NDT Level II (Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, or Magnetic Particle)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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