(The Army recently restructured this MOS from 67S to 15S) It is the responsibility of the members of the aircraft repair team to ensure that all Army aircraft in a state of repair and readiness. As a OH-58D Helicopter Repairer you will be primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on OH-58D helicopters (also known as 'Kiowa Warrior' helicopters). The OH-58D helicopter repairer supervises and performs maintenance on OH-58D helicopters, excluding repair of systems components.

Requirements:

• A minimum score of 100 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 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:

• 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 assist 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

• 13 weeks, 4 days 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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You will learn skills as an OH-58D Helicopter Repairer that will help prepare you for a future in the aircraft manufacturers and commercial airlines industries as well as with government agencies as an airframe or power plant mechanic.