Army MOS · Aviation
15Y AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer
Overview
An AH-64 armament, electrical, and avionics systems repairer performs or supervises inspections, maintenance, and modifications on AH-64D systems and cryptographic equipment. They test, troubleshoot, and repair diagnostic equipment, maintain weapons and subsystem records, service tools, and prepare aircraft maintenance forms and records.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electronic troubleshooting
- avionics maintenance
- weapons systems maintenance
- reading technical manuals and schematics
- preventive maintenance and inspection
- quality assurance and documentation
- pneumatics and hydraulics fundamentals
- cryptographic equipment handling
- test equipment operation
- safety and risk management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 15Y. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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