2A5X2 - HELICOPTER/TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Helicopters play a large and indispensable role in Air Force missions. Providing essential service and maintenance, Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance specialists keep these incredibly technical aircraft operating at optimal performance levels. More than just ensuring the aircraft are in working order, these highly trained professionals disassemble and reassemble them for transportation to locations where they’re most needed all over the world.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance by inspecting and functionally checking structures and systems.
• Adjust, align and calibrate aircraft systems.
• Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems.
• Prepare aircraft for movement to and from various locations.
• Coordinate maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational requirements.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems
• Normal color vision
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: Length varies with aircraft
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Location varies
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard