Airlift​/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

Enlisted Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

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.

Readying Our Aircraft To Fly

A P P L Y N O W

• 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

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

• Technical Training

  Length varies with aircraft

• Tech School Location

  Sheppard AFB, TX

• Status Upon Completion

  Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.

  * High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

  Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

• 47 Mechanical (M)
• • Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
  • Normal color vision
  • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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