15G Aircraft Structural Repairer

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a 15G Aircraft Structural Repairer to inspect, service, and repair aircraft structural components in South Kingstown, RI. Responsibilities include fabricating parts, balancing aircraft controls, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must enlist in the Army National Guard, be aged 17-35, and pass a physical exam. The position offers paid training and various benefits, with a focus on developing skills for future civilian careers in aviation.
Job Description

Army planes and helicopters need to be in tip-top shape inside and out to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. As an Aircraft Structural Repairer in the Army National Guard, you will inspect, service, and repair structural components on aircraft to ensure that they are ready to deploy for training, rescue, humanitarian, security, or combat missions.

Job Duties

Repair/replace aircraft structural components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures Fabricate structural parts using metal-forming techniques and fiberglass materials Make repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures Balance fixed-wing aircraft controls and apply primers/paints on aircraft surfaces Maintain facilities for storage of flammable/hazardous materials

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

Engine disassembly and repair Repair of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass airframes/coverings Fix hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems

Helpful Skills

Preference for mathematics and shop mechanics Ability to use hand and power tools

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Soldiers in the Aircraft Structural Repairer specialty consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, plus 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. During this time, you will learn essential Soldiering skills and refine your aircraft repair abilities in the field and the classroom.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

Paid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job Information

Job ID: 6076

ZIP Code: 2852

Job Category: Aviation

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