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15U - CH-47 Helicopter Repairer

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 CH-47 Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on CH-47 helicopters (also known as 'Chinook' helicopters).
15U1O - Skill Level One

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CH-47 Helicopter Repairer, SELF-DEF WPN SYS REP, FLIGHT ENGINEER:  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.

15U2O - Skill Level Two

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CH-47 REP, CH-47 REP/TM CHIEF, SELF-DEF WPN SYS REP, FLIGHT ENGINEER, HELICOPTER TI, RECOVERY TEAM LDR:  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. Perform air crewmember duties.



15U3O - Skill Level Three

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FLIGHT ENGINEER, RECOVERY TEAM LDR, SECTION CHIEF, CH-47 SUPV, ALSE NCO, FLT ENG STDZN NCO, SR CH-47 REP, SOMTE NCO:  Perform air crewmember duties. Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel 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 aircraft 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.



15U4O - Skill Level Four

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AIRCRAFT MAINT SUPV, PLATOON SERGEANT, DETACHMENT SERGEANT, FLT ENG STDZN NCO:  Supervise aircraft maintenance and technical inspection activities. Determine manhours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair aircraft and associated equipment. Plan aircraft maintenance areas, component repair shops and facilities. Instructs subordinates in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies. Maintains supply economy and discipline. Supervise the technical training program. Prepares evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance repair and related activities. Recommends and administers plans and policies.



School Information
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School: 552 School Location: FT EUSTIS, VA
Course Title: CH-47D/F HELICOPTER REPAIRER

FY: 2008 School: 552 Course: 600-15U10 Phase: Course Length: 17 Weeks 0.0 Days

Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint PULHES 222211 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating VERY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL OVER 100 LB, FREQUENT 50 LB Required
Course Security Clearance Y - NONE Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E4 - ENLISTED Recommended
Service Designator Z - FOREIGN Recommended
Service Component A - ACTIVE ARMY Recommended OR
G - NATIONAL GUARD Recommended OR
R - ARMY RESERVES Recommended

Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.

Text Prerequisites
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS CH-47 Helicopter Repairers must be in the grade of specialist (SPC) (non-promotable) or below unless they have held an Aviation Maintenance/Component Repairer CMF 15 MOS for a minimum of 12 months at skill level 1 or 2, 18 months at skill level 3 or 24 months at skill leve 4.

Course Scope:
Emphasis is on aircraft technical maintenance training and safe maintenance practices.  Instruction covers aircraft maintenance procedures to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform CH-47D/F maintenance. Training includes replacing system and subsystem assemblies and components; servicing and lubricating components and obtaining oil samples; performing limited maintenance operational checks, scheduled inspections, and troubleshooting; using and maintaining ground support equipment and common, special, and precision tools required for maintenance and ground handling; using applicable forms, records and publications; and using the Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation (ULLS-A).

Special Information:
Personnel not meeting 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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