2A5X1 - Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

2A5X1 - Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

(A = C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37, B = C-130/C-27J, C = C-5, D = C-17

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Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Information

AIRCRAFT SPECIFIC AFSC:

2A5X1A = C-20, C-21, C-22, C-37
2A5X1B = C-130, C-27J
2A5X1C = C-5
2A5X1D = C-17

ASVAB REQUIREMENT:

Mechanical 47

STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:

80 lbs

AVERAGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WORK CONDITIONS:

10% Indoor / 90% Outdoor

AVERAGE HOURS WORKED:

50 - 70

POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WEEKENDS:

Yes

DEPLOYMENT TEMPO/RATE (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)

Medium

TECHNICAL TRAINING LENGTH:

Varies based on Aircraft

TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATION:

Sheppard AFB, TX

KNOWN DUTY STATIONS AVAILABLE TO NEW AIRMEN:

(we are working on getting this information)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE DEGREE:

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Airmen describing Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

Airlift/ Special Mission Aircraft Maintainers advise on problems maintaining, troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, as well as tests repaired components using mockups and test equipment. They adjust, align, rig, and calibrate aircraft systems. Performs engine run-up. Accomplishes weight and balance functions. These maintainers also use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft

Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance is a job that involves maintaining aircraft, support equipment, forms and records. The personnel are responsible for conducting pre- and post-flight inspections to ensure that the aircraft is operational and ready to fly. They also interpret and discuss inspection findings and supervise and assist in launching and recovering aircraft.