2A5X4 Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance

Overview of 2A5X4 Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance AFSC

The 2A5X4 AFSC is tasked with the maintenance of the Air Force’s refueling and bomber aircraft, including the C-135, E-3, E-8, KC-10, KC-46, B-52, B-1, and B-2. Specialists in this field ensure these critical assets are operational and ready for their mission, performing and supervising a wide range of maintenance tasks. Their responsibilities span across flight chief, expediter, crew chief, repair and reclamation, quality assurance, and maintenance support functions, crucial for the operational readiness of refuel and bomber aircraft fleets.

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: 4663 (96%)
  • Female: 172 (4%)
  • Total: 4835

Entry Requirements for 2A5X4:

  • ASVAB Score: Minimum of 47 in the Mechanical section.
  • Physical Strength: 80 lbs for Shredout A/D/E/F; 70 lbs for Shredout B/C.
  • Vision: Normal color vision is required.
  • Security Clearance: Routine access to Secret material necessitates this level of clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

2A5X4 technicians are responsible for:

  • Conducting sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations.
  • Performing various aircraft inspections, including preflight, thru-flight, postflight, and phase or isochronal inspections.
  • Diagnosing and solving maintenance problems using technical data.
  • Maintaining aircraft structures, engines, hydraulic systems, and other related components.
  • Supervising aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
  • 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 principles applying to aircraft systems, flight theory, hydraulic and electrical theories, and maintenance directive application.

Education: Completion of high school 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 2A5X4:

  • A: Focuses on maintenance for C-135, E-3, E-8 aircraft.
  • B: Specialized in KC-10 maintenance.
  • C: Dedicated to KC-46 maintenance.
  • D: Specializes in B-52 maintenance.
  • E: Focused on B-1 maintenance.
  • F: Specialized in B-2 maintenance.

2A5X4 Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring the Air Force’s strategic airpower capabilities. Their expertise supports the global reach and deterrence missions, contributing significantly to national security and defense.

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