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MAINTAINER CAREERS

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air force mechanic

we keep the air force flying

Maintainers are the mechanics of the U.S. Air Force. They "maintain" and repair everything from aircraft and buildings to electricity and fuels systems. The tasks these Airmen complete all over the world keep us mission ready at all times.

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FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT

Maintainers in this field repair vehicles, construct buildings, and keep electrical, water and fuel systems running efficiently.
 
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

The maintainers who make up aircraft maintenance ensure all our aircraft are fit and ready to fly. Together they repair and inspect every aircraft’s systems from the inside out.

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AIRFRAME INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

These mechanics focus on strengthening the outside structures and materials of aircraft. They repair common wear and tear and fabricate new parts to ensure safety and performance.

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  • U.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We are Wired

  • U.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We Work

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CAREER BENEFITS

WHY BECOME
A MAINTAINER?

Maintainers enable and empower so many of the Air Force’s missions. Not only can you leave a mark in tangible ways, you can grow personally and professionally in return.

  • RECEIVE TOP TRAINING

    Whether you have mechanical experience or a desire to learn more, the Air Force will provide all the training you need to be a successful maintainer.

  • BUILD CAMARADERIE

    In the same way different systems work together to enable an aircraft to take flight, maintainers collaborate to achieve success. As a result, they form one of the tightest communities in the Air Force.

  • GAIN TRANSFERABILITY

    In addition to gaining hands-on training on some of the most-advanced technology, you’ll also earn college credits and grow into a leader—all highly desirable and transferable skills for your present and future goals.

  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE

    Maintainers’ work directly affects the Air Force’s mission. Fixing a broken wing that allows an aircraft to fly and providing electricity for entire installations are just some of the tangible rewards.

Meet Our Maintainers

Get to know some of the people behind our aircraft and learn more about what they do and what they enjoy about their roles.

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