(The Army recently restructured this MOS from 67R to 15R) As a AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer you will be supervising and performing maintenance on AH-64 Attack Helicopters (also known as 'Apache' helicopters). The AH-64 attack helicopter repairer supervises and performs maintenance on AH-64 attack helicopters, excluding repair of systems components.

Requirements:

• A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area MM

• .A physical demands rating of moderately heavy (be able to lift on an occasional basic over 80 pounds with frequent or constant lifting in excess of 40 pounds)

• Normal color vision

• Be able to meet Army Class 2A medical fitness standards for flying as prescribed in AR 40-501

• Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 67R course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School) mandatory. Waiver fur formal training criteria must be submitted to Cdr, USAAVNC, A1TN: 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:

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

• Servicing and lubricating aircraft and subsystems
  

• Preparing aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
  

• Performing scheduled inspections and assisting in performing special inspections
  

• Inspecting and repairing aircraft wings, fuselages and tail assemblies
  

• Servicing and repairing aircraft landing gear
  

• Repairing or replacing starters, lights, batteries, wiring and other electrical parts
  
  

Training:

• Nine weeks of basic training

• 14 to 16 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 a AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer you will learn skills that will help prepare you for a future with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and government agencies as an airframe or power plant mechanic.