2A5X2 Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance
Overview of 2A5X2 Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance AFSC
The 2A5X2 AFSC is dedicated to the maintenance of helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft, including but not limited to the H-60 and CV-22 platforms. These specialists ensure the operational readiness of some of the Air Force’s most versatile aircraft by performing and supervising a wide range of maintenance tasks. Their responsibilities include conducting detailed aircraft inspections, troubleshooting and repairing aircraft systems, and managing support equipment, forms, and records.
Training and Education:
- Tech School Duration: Varies based on specific training requirements for the aircraft.
- CCAF Degree: Avionics Systems Technology.
Duty Badge:
- Maintenance Badge.
Demographics:
- Male: 996 (99%)
- Female: 13 (1%)
- Total: 1009
Entry Requirements for 2A5X2:
- ASVAB Score: Minimum of 56 in the Mechanical section.
- Physical Strength: Capability to lift 80 lbs.
- Vision: Normal color vision is required.
- Security Clearance: Routine access to Secret material necessitates this level of clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
2A5X2 technicians are responsible for:
- Conducting sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations.
- Performing various aircraft inspections, including preflight, thru-flight, postflight, and phase inspections.
- Diagnosing and solving maintenance problems using technical data and advising on maintenance procedures.
- Inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining aircraft structures, engines, hydraulic systems, and other related systems.
- Rigging, tracking, and balancing rotor systems, including in-flight balancing.
- Managing inspection and maintenance records and coordinating maintenance plans to meet operational needs.
- Supervising and assisting in aircraft launch and recovery operations.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge: Essential knowledge includes aircraft systems principles, flight theory, hydraulic and electrical theories, maintenance directives application, and hazardous waste management.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory, 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 lower-level AFSCs, along with practical experience in aircraft maintenance tasks.
Specialties (Shredouts) for 2A5X2:
- B: Specializes in maintenance of H-60 helicopters.
- D: Focused on CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft maintenance.
2A5X2 Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance specialists play a crucial role in maintaining the Air Force’s capability to execute a wide range of missions, from combat search and rescue to special operations. Their expertise ensures these critical assets are ready for deployment at a moment’s notice, supporting the Air Force’s global reach and rapid response capabilities.