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15V - Observation/Scout 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 Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on Observation/Scout helicopters.
15V1O - Skill Level One

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Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer, AEROSCOUT OBSERVER:   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 as required.

15V2O - Skill Level Two

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OBSN/SCOUT HEL REP/TM CHIEF, CREW CHIEF, OBSN/SCOUT HELICOPTER TI, RECOVERY TEAM LDR, AEROSCOUT OBSERSERVATION SECTION SERGEANT, AEROSCOUT OBSERSERVATION SERGEANT:  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.



15V3O - Skill Level Three

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CREW CHIEF, OBSN/SCOUT HELICOPTER TI, SECTION CHIEF, RECOVERY TEAM LDR, OBSN/SCOUT HELICOPTER SUPV, AEROSCOUT OBSERSERVATION SECTION SERGEANT:  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.

15V4O - Skill Level Four

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PLATOON SERGEANT, DETACHMENT SERGEANT, ACFT MAINT NCO, ACFT MAINT SUPV, ACFT QUALITY CON SUPV:  Supervise aircraft maintenance and technical inspection activities. Determines manhours, personnel, parts and facility requirement to repair aircraft and associated equipment. Plan aircraft maintenance areas, component repair shops and facilities. Instruct 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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Aviation Center/School, Fort Rucker, AL

Course No: 600–67V10 (OH–58) (15V10 after 1 Sept, 2004)
Title: Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer
Length: 8 Weeks
Location: U.S. Army Aviation School – SC: 011
Enl MOS: 67V1
Scope: Course effective: 1 Oct 89

Removal and installation of subsystem assemblies and subsystem components; servicing and lubrication of helicopter and its subsystem; performance of scheduled inspections; safety practices and procedures; usage of ground support equipment required for helicopter maintenance; identification and maintenance of common, special and precision tools; usage of forms and records; application of technical manuals and other applicable publications associated with helicopter maintenance.

Prerequisite: Active Army and Reserve Component enlisted personnel.
Security Clearance: None
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