JOB DUTIES

• Maintain engine assemblies and engine systems


• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions


• Perform limited maintenance operational checks


• Use and maintain common/special tools


• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Job training for an aircraft power plant repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and over 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.



Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems


• Engine disassembly, inspection and repair


• Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings