Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Specialist

The Alabama Army National Guard relies on a talented force of specialized aircraft repairers and maintainers to keep its aviation force running strong. The Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Specialist is a Soldier who supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on specialized airplane and/or helicopter systems. This Soldier’s contributions help keep their team members safe and the overall Guard force at maximum capacity.

The Guard is now hiring Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Specialists who will train to specialize in one of the following critical equipment types:


Powerplant Systems
Powertrain Systems
Structural Systems
Electrical Systems
Pneudraulics Systems
Armament/Weapons Systems
Avionics Systems
Helicopter Systems

The Alabama Army National Guard is an elite group of Citizen-Soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.

Major duties

Removes, repairs, replaces, adjusts and tests aircraft systems, subsystems, assemblies, and components according to technical manuals, directives, and safety proceduresDiagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions to aircraft systems and subsystems or componentsUses and performs operator maintenance on common and special toolsRequisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft systemsPrepares forms and records related aircraft maintenancePerforms maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft system maintenance and shop operations

Benefits

$20,000 Enlistment BonusPaid TrainingA Monthly PaycheckMontgomery G.I. BillUp to 100% Tuition Assistance for CollegeStudent Loan Repayment Program – Up to $20,000 for existing student loansRetirement Benefits for Part-time ServiceLow-Cost Life Insurance (Up to $400,000 in coverage)401-K-type Savings Plan
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED)Between the ages of 17 and 42Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com for details)Ability to lift heavy objectsNormal color visionTraining is provided for entry-level applicants, but experienced aircraft repairers may apply for a civilian-acquired skill waiver to bypass mandatory training