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Job description
Enlisted Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance
Keeping our fleet refueled and our bombers ready to fly are monumental tasks. It's the job of the Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance specialists to inspect, troubleshoot and repair aircraft structures, engines and hydraulic systems. These professionals do everything from removing and installing engine components to identifying corrosion for prevention and repair to ensure that every time aircraft are in use they are safe and operating at full capacity.
What you'll do
Utilize technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft
Adjust, align and rig aircraft systems
Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation and operation
Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment
Supervise the launching and recovery of aircraft
U.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We are Wired
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: 7.5 weeks
Technical Training: Length varies with aircraft
Tech School Location: Sheppard AFB, TX
Status Upon Completion: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology
Key Things to Consider Requirements
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
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.
47 Mechanical (M)
Knowledge of principles applying to aircraft systems
Normal color vision
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
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Worksite address
wichita falls, TX, 76309, US
Who can apply
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