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15S - OH-58D / ARH Helicopter Repairer

Hundreds of Army missions depend on aircraft for transport, patrol and flight training. It's up to the members of the aircraft repair team to ensure that all Army aircraft remain safe and ready to fly. As an integral member of this team, the OH-58D Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on OH-58D helicopters.
15S1O - Skill Level One

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OH-58D Helicopter Repairer, CREW CHIEF:  Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight control and their components. Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems. Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks. Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections. Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required. Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment. Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance. Perform air crewmember duties.

15S2O - Skill Level Two

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OH-58D REPAIRER/TEAM CHIEF, CREW CHIEF, OH-58D TECHNICAL INSPECTOR, RECOVERY TEAM LEADER:  Performs duties described in paragraph (1) and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Perform operational checks and scheduled inspections. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft subsystems.


15S3O - Skill Level Three

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SR OH-58D REPAIRER, CREW CHIEF, OH-58D TECHNICAL INSPECTOR, RECOVERY TEAM LEADER, OH-58D SUPV, SECTION CHIEF, ALSE NCO, SAFETY NCO, SOMTE NCO:  Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers performing aircraft and subsystem maintenance and evaluates the technical training program. Evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to airplane maintenance operations. Plans, conducts and supervises airplane technical inspections. Compute basic weight and balance records. Participate in maintenance test flights. Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army Oil Analysis Program and test measuring diagnostic calibration.


15S4O - Skill Level Four

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PLATOON SERGEANT, DETACHMENT SERGEANT, ACFT MAINTENANCE SUPV, ACFT QUALITY CONTROL NCO:  Determines requirements and supervises maintenance activities. Determines manhours, personnel and parts requirements to repair helicopters and associated equipment. Coordinates work requirements, assigns duties and instructs subordinates in helicopter repair work techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies. Supervises and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance. Advises and guides personnel in diagnosing complex malfunctions. Maintains supply economy and discipline. Supervise the helicopter technical training program. Prepare evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to helicopter maintenance repair and related activities. Supervises and controls the flow of work orders, requisitions, recurring reports and correspondence. Assists and administers plans and policies. Recommend maintenance facilities requirements. Plans and lays out helicopter maintenance areas, component repair shops and facilities.



School Information
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School: 552 Location: 600 SHEPPARD PLACE BLDG662, FT EUSTIS, VA
Course Title: OH-58D HELICOPTER REPAIRER

FY: 2009 School: 552 Course: 600-15S10 (OH-58D) Phase: Course Length: 13 Weeks 3.0 Days

Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Verifiable Prerequisites section. See other sections.

Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.

Text Prerequisites
Non aviation E4 (P) and above Active and Reserve Component (AC & RC) enlisted personnel must meet the prerequisites for MOS 67S IAW DA PAM 611-21 to attend this course. Personnel who do not meet the MOS prerequisites will be returned to their unit.
SECURITY: NONE

Course Scope:
Performs the duties of crew chief which includes maintenance on scout helicopters at AVUM and AVIM facilities. Removes and installs subsystem assemblies and subsystem components. Services and lubricates helicopter subsystems. Performs scheduled inspections, safety practices and procedures. Uses ground support equipment required for helicopter maintenance. Identifies and maintains common, special, and precision tools. Uses forms and records and applies technical manuals and other applicable publications to include Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation (ULLS-A) training.

Special Information:
Personnel not meeting prerequisites of DA Pam 611-21 will be returned to their unit. Soldiers will attend a 4-day End of Course Situational Training Exercise (EOCSTX).
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