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HELICOPTER REPAIREROverview:The UH-60 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, UH-60 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.Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting.Requirements:Be between the ages of 1740.Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.Possess a High School Diploma or GED.Submit to background and medical screening.Receive a passing score on the ASVAB.Job training for a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.Some of the skills youll 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.FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERSThe skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic. #J-18808-Ljbffr