National Guard helicopter crews fly a variety of missions, from security operations to disaster relief. They might be transporting troops or aiding medical evacuations. Every member of aviation, from pilots to crew chiefs to mechanics, is vital to accomplishing a mission. Every helicopter has its own team of mechanics to ensure it’s always running efficiently.
In the event of a natural disaster, Guard pilots drop water and food and save those in harm’s way. They are trained to fly in any weather and take off or land in high-risk situations.
RQ-7 Operators are remote pilots of unmanned observation aircraft who gather intelligence used in operational tactics. As intelligence specialists, they are integral to providing Army National Guard personnel with information about enemy forces and battle areas.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an RQ-7 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Huachuca, AZ with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Surveillance & Communications (SC): 102
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150U Tactical Unmanned Aerial System
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal government agencies such as the CIA or the National Security Agency. It can also prepare you for other fields, such as research or business planning.
OVERVIEW
Control sky traffic from takeoff to landing. Your attention to detail must be superb, and your ability to multitask must be even better. Control the movement of multimillion-dollar equipment while ensuring that troops and machinery all arrive and depart safely.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Air Traffic Control Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Novosel, AL with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
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150A Air Traffic Control Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career at airports and traffic control centers or the U.S. Department of Defense.
OVERVIEW
The Avionic Mechanic performs maintenance on tactical communications security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Avionic Mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 24 weeks at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
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151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
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.
OVERVIEW
The CH-47 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the CH-47 Chinook helicopters. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, CH-47 Helicopter Repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a CH-47 Helicopter Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
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151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The UH-60 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, UH-60 Helicopter Repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 15 weeks, 1 day at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
Learn more about the ASVAB.
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151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The Aviation Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions. They help operate one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world and keep them running safely and efficiently.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Aviation Operations Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks, 3 days at Fort Novosel, AL
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
Learn more about the ASVAB.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in aviation. Flight operations specialists often work for commercial and private airlines, air transport companies and airports.
OVERVIEW
The Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft pneudraulics systems. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
Learn more about the ASVAB.
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151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The Aircraft Structural Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft structures. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, Aircraft Structural Repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Aircraft Structural Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 16 weeks, 2 days at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
Learn more about the ASVAB.
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151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The Aircraft Electrician is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. They ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Aircraft Electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks, 4 days at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
Learn more about the ASVAB.
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151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with intelligence agencies, commercial airlines and other organizations that have fleets of airplanes/helicopters.
OVERVIEW
The Aircraft Powerplant Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, Aircraft Powerplant Repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and over 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks, 4 days at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe/powerplant mechanic with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and government agencies.
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