UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (15T)
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 UH-60 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on UH-60 helicopters (also known as 'Black Hawk' helicopters).
Some of your duties as a UH-60 Utility 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
- Perform maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required
- Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance
Training
Job training for a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 15 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 UH-60 Helicopter Repairer provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an advanced level UH-60 Helicopter Repairer, you may be involved in:
- Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems
