Aviation Education

Air Force Special missions Aviation Training

enlisted

Maintain aircraft, support equipment, forms and records

Perform aircraft inspections and advises on problems, maintenance and servicing

Interpret and discuss inspection findings

Supervise and assist in launching and recovering aircraft

Career Tasks

Ensuring that our aircraft fly

We do everything we can to keep our aircraft in peak condition at all times. Conducting pre- and postflight inspections, Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance specialists ensure that all our aircraft are operational and ready to fly. Primarily responsible for general maintenance, these technicians also determine when repairs require the focus of an individual systems specialist so the aircraft are ready to go whenever they’re needed.

2A5X1mechanic, repairman, crew chief, jet mechanics, electrical, electronics, maintenance, technician

Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or GED with 15 college creditsASVAB RequirementsMechanicalQualificationsCompletion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and CreditNormal color visionCompletion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training as well as Airmen’s WeekMust be between the ages of 17 and 39

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

• Basic military Training

  7.5 weeks

• Airmen's Week

  1 week

• Technical Training

  length varies with aircraft

Tech School Location

Sheppard AFB TX

Status upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology

Interests & Skills

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Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.

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