Enlisted
LOW OBSERVABLE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE
What you’ll do
- Apply low observable materials and coatings to aircraft
- Repair structural parts and components while preserving an aircraft’s structural integrity
- Determine the extent of damage to an aircraft and perform finishes and repairs accordingly
- Inspect final assembly to determine operational status
- Manufacture layouts, jigs, fixtures and molds
TRAINING & EDUCATION
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.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
60 Days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Pensacola NAS, FL
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technology
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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.
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47 Mechanical (M)
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- Knowledge of low observable aircraft construction features
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- 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