Aircraft Metals Technology

5 months ago


Sheppard Air Force Base, United States Air Force Reserve Full time
ENLISTED

AIRCRAFT METALS TECHNOLOGY

CREATING PLANE COMPONENTS

2A7X1

Every part of a plane must be in perfect working order before we let them fly. Sometimes that even entails creating a part from scratch. Responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts, Aircraft Metals Technology specialists act as the Air Force’s machinists and welders. From troubleshooting to final fitting, these skilled professionals weld, fabricate and custom-make the metal components critical to the functioning of an aircraft.

Measure broken or worn parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers Draw working sketches, make templates, consult shop drawings and select materials Perform precision grinding and remove poisonous or corrosive deposits Maintain and inspect hand tools and metal working machinery Write programs for machines using manual and computer-aided manufacturing methods

CAREER TASKS

01 of 05

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED

ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of metal repair and fabrication processNormal depth perceptionCompletion of weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be between the ages of 17 and 39

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

weeks

TECHNICAL TRAINING

67 days

TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Sheppard AFB TX

STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Metals Technology

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