2A5X1 Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance
Overview of 2A5X1 Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance AFSC
The 2A5X1 AFSC encompasses the maintenance of airlift and special mission aircraft, ensuring these critical assets are ready for operational tasks. Specialists in this field perform and supervise functions across a broad spectrum, including flight chief, expediter, crew chief, repair and reclamation, quality assurance, and maintenance support roles. Their expertise ensures the Air Force’s ability to execute global airlift missions, special operations, and dignitary transport.
Training and Education:
- Tech School Location: Sheppard AFB
- Tech School Duration: Varies based on specific training requirements for the aircraft.
- CCAF Degree: Avionics Systems Technology
Duty Badge:
- Maintenance Badge
Demographics:
- Male: 5968 (96%)
- Female: 231 (4%)
- Total: 6199
Entry Requirements for 2A5X1:
- ASVAB Score: Minimum of 47 in the Mechanical section; for Shredout D, strength requirement is 70 lbs.
- Physical Strength: 80 lbs (Shredout D requires 70 lbs).
- Vision: Normal color vision is required.
- Security Clearance: Routine access to Secret material necessitates this level of clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
2A5X1 technicians are responsible for:
- Performing sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations.
- Conducting comprehensive aircraft inspections, including preflight, thru-flight, postflight, and isochronal inspections.
- Using technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
- Maintaining aircraft structures, engines, hydraulic systems, and other related components.
- Removing and installing aircraft and engine components, and conducting operational checks.
- Supervising aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Managing aircraft equipment inventories and coordinating maintenance plans to meet operational requirements.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge: Essential knowledge includes aircraft systems principles, flight theory, hydraulic and electrical theories, maintenance directives application, and hazardous waste management.
Education: Mandatory completion of high school, with related vocational courses highly desirable.
Training: Completion of a suffix-specific basic aircraft maintenance course for initial AFSC award, followed by a craftsman aircraft maintenance course for advanced qualifications.
Experience: Progression through the AFSC requires qualification in and possession of previous levels, with practical experience in aircraft maintenance functions.
Shredouts for 2A5X1:
- A: Specializes in maintenance of C-20, C-21, C-22, and C-37 aircraft.
- B: Focused on C-130 and C-27J aircraft maintenance.
- C: Dedicated to C-5 aircraft maintenance.
- D: Specializes in C-17 aircraft maintenance.
2A5X1 Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance specialists play a pivotal role in maintaining the Air Force’s capability to project power globally through strategic airlift and to fulfill national and international special mission requirements. Their technical expertise and dedication are vital for the success of missions ranging from tactical deployments to humanitarian aid and VIP transport.