CH-47 Helicopter Repairer Details

OVERVIEW
The CH-47 helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the CH-47 helicopters (also known as the Chinook). With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, CH-47 helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

JOB DUTIES

• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
• Inspect and repair aircraft wings, fuselages and tail assemblies
• Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
• Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting

TRAINING
Ten weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks at Fort Eustis, VA

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Engine disassembly and repair
• Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings
• Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics
• Interest in working with aircraft and engine mechanics
• Ability to use hand and power tools

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.