Location: Montgomery,AL, USA
The safety of our Airmen and the success of every mission all hinge on the integrity of our aircraft. It's up to the Aircraft Maintenance Officers to ensure that everything is in perfect working order. More than just directing essential maintenance operations, they implement crucial aircraft inspections, deliver combat support and perform airdrops all around the world. From technical systems to economic factors, they play a critical role in the U.S. Air Force's continued success.
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* Component:
Air Force Active Duty
* Rank:
Officer
* AFSC:
21AX
What you'll do
* Direct aircraft maintenance operations and reparation activities
* Manage quality assurance through training, budget and resource management
* Formulate maintenance plans and conducts periodic inspections
* Manage the maintenance activities for everything from working and disabled aircraft to ground equipment and structural repair
U.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We are Wired
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
* Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
* MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
Maxwell AFB, AL
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.
* Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree
* Qualifications
* Knowledge of capabilities, limitations and basic operating principles of aircraft systems and components
* Knowledge of theory of flight and airframe construction
* Understanding of transportation, logistics, munitions and other operations related to aircraft maintenance units
* Completion of an AETC in-residence Aircraft Officer Course
* Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
* Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday