OVERVIEW
The Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft pneudraulics systems. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

JOB DUTIES

• Remove, repair and test pneudraulics systems, subsystems and assemblies
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Use and maintain common/special tools
• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable/hazardous materials
  
  

TRAINING

Job training for an Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Engine disassembly and repair
• Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings
• Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics
• Interest in working with aircraft and engine mechanics
• Ability to use hand and power tools

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104

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WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.