UH-1 Helicopter Repairer

JOB DETAILS:

UH-1 Helicopter Repairer

Hundreds of Army missions depend on aircraft for transport, patrol and flight training. It's up to the members of the aircraft repair team to ensure that all Army aircraft remain safe and ready to fly. As an integral member of this team, the UH-1 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on UH-1 helicopters.

Some of your duties as a UH-1 Helicopter Repairer may include:

• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components


• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems


• Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks


• Perform scheduled inspections and assisting in performing special inspections

Training

Job training for a UH-1 Helicopter Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including inspection and repair of aircraft engines and equipment. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Engine disassembly and repair


• Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems


• Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes and coverings

Helpful Skills

• An interest in mathematics and shop mechanics


• An interest in work involving aircraft


• An interest in engine mechanics


• An ability to use hand and power tools

Advanced Responsibilities

Advanced level UH-1 Helicopter Repairer provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same discipline. An Advanced level UH-1 Helicopter Repairer may also be involved in:

• Performing operational checks and scheduled inspections


• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems

To Apply:

All interested applicants are to click on the Apply Now button at the top and bottom of this page to begin the online application process.