Overview

The aircraft armament/missile systems repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of electrical, mechanical and pneudraulics systems associated with aircraft armament and missile and fire control systems.

Job Duties

• Maintain aircraft armament/missile systems and components
  
• Perform operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading and weapon subsystems configuration changes for fire control systems
  
• Test, troubleshoot and repair test sets and diagnostic equipment
  
• Repair or replace instruments, such as tachometers, temperature gauges and altimeters

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for an aircraft armament/missile systems repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 26 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Electrical theory and system maintenance
  
• Troubleshooting procedures
  
• Soldiering skills

Helpful Skills

• Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics
  
• Problem solving
  
• Ability to use hand and power tools
  
• Working with electrics and electronic equipment

Required ASVAB Score(s)

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers and other organizations that have fleets of airplanes/helicopters.