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Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Job
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| Employer Name: United States Army |
SpiderID: 2215252 |
| Location: Nashua, New Hampshire |
Date Posted: 5/6/2008 |
| Wage: Up to 40K bonus |
Category: Aviation |
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| Number Of Openings: 2 |
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Job Description:
AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT REPAIRER
ENLISTMENT INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY IS A REQUIREMENT FOR JOB TRAINING
Hundreds of Army missions depend on aircraft for transport, patrol and flight training. It's up to the members of the aircraft repair team to ensure that all Army aircraft remain safe and ready to fly. As an integral member of this team, the Aircraft Powerplant Repairer inspects, services and repairs Army helicopters and airplanes.
The Aircraft Powerplant Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components. Here are some duties of an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer:
Remove, replace, clean and store engine assemblies or components
Disassemble, repair, adjust and perform diagnostics on turbine engines
Assist in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls
Perform limited maintenance operational checks
Perform user maintenance on common and special tools
Maintain shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines
Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components
Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections
Repair or replace starters, lights, batteries, wiring and other electrical parts
Job training for an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 17 weeks, four days of Advanced Individual Training, including inspection and repair of aircraft engines and equipment. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:
Engine disassembly and repair
Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems
Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes and coverings
Helpful attributes include:
An interest in mathematics and shop mechanics
An interest in work involving aircraft
An interest in engine mechanics
An ability to use hand and power tools
Advanced level Aircraft Powerplant Repairers supervise and train other Soldiers. As an advanced level Aircraft Powerplant Repairer, you may also be involved in:
Performing operational checks and scheduled inspections
Diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft engines and subsystems
Participating in maintenance test flights as required
The skills you'll learn as an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer will help prepare you for a future with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and government agencies as an airframe or power plant mechanic.
Active Duty Benefits include: Up to $40,000 sign on bonus Over $70,000 for your education after your contract is complete If education already complete pay off up to $65,000 in student loans Free housing Free dental and medical insurance Food allowance 30 Days paid vacation per year and much more call today for more info
If you are interested in receiving the job skill training of your choice and serving your country please call SFC Roy Mitchell at (877) 879-8276 or email me for more information
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time: More Than 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Roy Mitchell |
Company Type: |
| Company: United States Army |
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| City: Nashua |
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| State: New Hampshire |
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| Zip: 03063 |
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Web Site: http://www.goarmy.com
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