(The Army recently converted this MOS from 67N to 15M..) The UH-1 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on UH-1 helicopters. The utility helicopter repairer supervises and performs maintenance on UH-1 helicopters, excluding repair of systems components.

Requirements:

• 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 15M course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School) mandatory or meet the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria listed in AR 601-210. Waiver for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted to Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN: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 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
  

• Inspect and repair aircraft wings, fuselages and tail assemblies
  

• Service and repair aircraft landing gear
  

• Repair or replace starters, lights, batteries, wiring and other electrical parts
  

Training:

• Nine weeks of basic training

• 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Rucker, Alabama, 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 a UH-1 Helicopter Repairer you will prepare you for a future with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and government agencies as an airframe or power plant mechanic.