CONNECT APPLY NOW ENLISTED TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE KEEPING SPECIALIZED AIRCRAFT AIRBORNE The Air Force employs hundreds of tactical aircraft to complete our missions, including fighters, strike-fighters and attack planes. It’s the responsibility of Tactical Aircraft Maintenance specialists to ensure that every component of these high performance aircraft is maintained to the most exacting standards. These experts ensure that the aircraft in their care are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so that pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. Perform special pre- and postflight inspections CAREER TASKS 1 / 6 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY MINIMUM EDUCATION High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED ASVAB REQUIREMENTS Mechanical QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems Normal color vision Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training Must be between the ages of 17 and 39 SSGT ISRAEL DAVILA JR., F-22 CREW CHIEF 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. BASIC MILITARY TRAINING 8.5 weeks AIRMEN'S WEEK 1 week TECHNICAL TRAINING length varies with aircraft TECH SCHOOL LOCATION Sheppard AFB TX STATUS UPON COMPLETION Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology OPEN GALLERY 1 / 3 INTERESTS & SKILLS MAINTENANCE & REPAIR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE VIEW ALL CAREERS TAKE A BREAK Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year. CAREER BROWSER Find the careers that suit you. MISSION We are the warriors of air, space and cyberspace. BASIC MILITARY TRAINING Discover the warrior within. HOME MISSION EDUCATION CAREERS LIFESTYLE HOW TO JOIN Chat Live Personal Career Assessment Aircade Find a Recruiter Find an Event Apply Now AF Academy AFROTC AF Reserve Air National Guard AF.mil AF Civilian Careers AF Basic Military Training Watch Videos FAQs For Families Para las Familias Privacy Policy About our Ads Sitemap

CONNECT APPLY NOW AIR FORCE CAREERS EXPLORE CAREERS AND FIND YOUR PURPOSE What areas interest you? EXPLORE CAREERS SELECT Education Level ASVAB Category FILTER Space Law & Order Intelligence Aviation & Flight Healthcare Maintenance & Repair Combat & Warfare Science & Technology Logistics & Administration Results (224) Show only Favorites Airframe Inspection & Maintenance OFFICER Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Special Warfare ENLISTED Combat Control Special Warfare ENLISTED Tactical Air Control Party Specialist (TACP) Space, Missile & Weapons Systems OFFICER Physicist/Nuclear Engineer Physicians & Surgeons SPECIALTY Critical Care Medicine Combat Support ENLISTED Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) HOME MISSION EDUCATION CAREERS LIFESTYLE HOW TO JOIN Chat Live Personal Career Assessment Aircade Find a Recruiter Find an Event Apply Now AF Academy AFROTC AF Reserve Air National Guard AF.mil AF Civilian Careers AF Basic Military Training Watch Videos FAQs For Families Para las Familias Privacy Policy About our Ads Sitemap