OH-58D / ARH Helicopter Repairer (15S)
Enlisted
Officer
- Active Duty
- Army Reserve
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 OH-58D Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on OH-58D helicopters (also known as 'Kiowa Warrior' helicopters).
Some of your duties as an OH-58D Helicopter Repairer may include:
- Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components
- Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
- Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
- Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections
- Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools
- Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment
- Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance
Training
Job training for an OH-58D Helicopter Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, 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
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level OH-58D Helicopter Repairer provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an advanced level OH-58D Helicopter Repairer, you may be involved in:
- Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems
