(The Army recently changed this MOS from 68D to 15D.) The members of the aircraft repair team ensure that all Army aircraft remain safe and ready to fly. The aircraft power train repairer supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on aircraft power train systems.

Requirements:

• A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area MM
  

• A physical demands rating of very heavy (be able to lift on an occasional basic over 100 pounds with frequent or constant lifting in excess of 50 pounds)

• Normal color vision

• Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 15D course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School) mandatory or meet the ACASP criteria listed in AR 601-2 10. Waiver for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted to Cdr, USAAVNC, ATITN: ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362 for approval

• Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS

Duties:

• Remove and replace powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks
  

• Disassemble friction dampers and hangar assemblies
  

• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, balance and align powertrain components
  

• Perform operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools
  

• Maintain facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials
  

• Maintain shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines
  

• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components
  
  
  
  

Training:

• Nine weeks of basic training

• 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Eustis, Virginia, including inspection and repair of aircraft engines and equipment. (Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions)
  

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As an Aircraft Powertrain Repairer you will have the opportunity to learn the skills that will help prepare you for a future with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and government agencies as an airframe or power plant mechanic.