| Job Title : |
AH-64A armament repairer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Mechanics, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
The safety of personnel and the success of their missions depend on the efficiency of the National Guard AH-64A Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer. This specialist is primarily responsible for performing aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on the electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneudraulics systems associated with the AH-64A Apache helicopter. Duties include:
- Diagnosing and repairing the helicopter electrical and avionic systems and components
- Maintaining components and systems
- Loading ammunition
- Maintaining storage facilities
- Troubleshooting
- Keeping records on weapons and subsystems
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard AH-64A armament/electrical systems repairer should:
- Be interested in problem solving
- Have an interest in electricity, math and shop mechanics
- Be able to work with the related tools
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for a National Guard AH-64A armament/electrical systems repairer with supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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