15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

DC Army National Guard; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks an Aircraft Powertrain Repairer to inspect, service, and repair powertrain systems on military aircraft. You will work with hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems, gaining hands-on experience while serving part-time and earning a regular paycheck.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training; tuition assistance and health care benefits are available, with opportunities for civilian aviation careers after

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details).

Responsibilities

• Repair powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hubs, and tanks.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, balance, and align powertrain systems.
• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials.
• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts.

Skills

Math aptitude

Shop mechanics

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

If you enjoy working with engine mechanics, join the Army National Guard as an Aircraft Powertrain Repairer. You will inspect, service, and repair powertrain systems on Army planes and helicopters to ensure that they remain safe and ready to fly transport, patrol, and flight training missions.

Job Duties

• Repair powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hubs, and tanks
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, balance, and align powertrain systems
• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials
• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems
• Engine disassembly, inspection, and repair
• Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/coverings

Helpful Skills

• Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Soldiers in the Aircraft Powertrain Repairer specialty consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, plus 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. During this time, you will learn essential Soldiering skills and refine your aircraft repair abilities in the field and the classroom.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.