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15Y - AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer

Hundreds of Army missions depend on aircraft for transport, patrol and flight training. Instruments, lights, weapons, ignition systems, landing gears and many other aircraft parts are powered by electricity. It's up to the members of the aircraft electrician team to ensure that the electrical systems on helicopters are properly maintained and repaired.

15Y1O - Skill Level One

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AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer:  Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in the AH-64D armament, electrical and avionic systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. Performs maintenance, authorized modifications and alignment on aircraft weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic and mechanical devices. Repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. Troubleshoot equipment wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnosis and isolate faults and effect repairs. Tests, troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintain records on weapons and subsystems. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for the armament, electrical and avionic systems. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools. Prepare forms and records related to MOS.

15Y2O - Skill Level Two

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AH-64D SYS REP, AH-64D SYS TI:   Performs duties described in paragraph (1) and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Schedule maintenance on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment. Alters or modifies material according to DA approved modification work orders. Participate in maintenance test flights as required.



15Y3O - Skill Level Three

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AH-64D SYS TI, SECTION SERGEANT, AH-64D SYS SUPV, SECTION CHIEF:  Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing aircraft armament, electrical and avionic system maintenance. 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 armament, electrical and avionic shop operations. Supervise the establishment of the Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP). Instructs personnel and conducts technical training in aircraft armament, electrical and avionic systems repair procedures and shop and flight line safety. Evaluate the technical training program. Monitors requisition of parts, tools and supplies.


15Y4O - Skill Level Four

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AH-64D SYS SUPV, AH-64D SYS SGT, PLATOON SERGEANT, DETACHMENT SERGEANT:  Supervise aircraft armament, fire control, electrical and avionic systems maintenance and technical inspection activities. Determine manhours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair aircraft armament, electrical and avionic systems and associated equipment. Plan aircraft maintenance areas, component repair shops and facilities. Instructs subordinates in aircraft armament, electrical and avionic systems repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies. Maintains supply economy and discipline. Supervise the armament, electrical and avionic systems repair technical training program. Prepares evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to aircraft armament, electrical and avionic systems maintenance and related activities. Recommends and administers plans and policies.




School Information

School: 552 School Location: FT EUSTIS, VA
Course: 646-15Y10 Phase:
Course Title: AH-64D ARMAMENT/ELEC/AVIONIC SYSTEMS REPAIRER

FY: 2008 School: 552 Course: 646-15Y10 Phase: Course Length: 24 Weeks 3.0 Days

Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint PULHES 222221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating VERY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL OVER 100 LB, FREQUENT 50 LB 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
Qualifying scores.
1. A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area EL and 105 in aptitude area MM in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
2. A minimum score of 98 in aptitude area EL and 102 in aptitude area MM on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
Non aviation E4 (P) and above Active and Reserve Component (AC&RC) enlisted personnel must meet the prerequisites for MOS 15Y IAW AR 611-201 to attend this course. Personnel not meeting prerequisites of AR 611-201 will be returned to their unit.  ACASP qualification criteria. Must have 2 years AH-64D armament, electrical, avionics systems experience, and proper FCC certificate for maintenance of aircraft AH-64D armament, electrical and avionics systems.
SECURITY: None

Course Scope:
Provides the student with skills and knowledge required to maintain, repair and troubleshoot AH-64D Longbow Attack Helicopter electrical, avionics, weapons, missile, and fire control systems; maintenance concepts, preventive maintenance, equipment check out, troubleshooting, fault detection, fault isolation, and appropriate AVUM/AVIM corrective actions using
appropriate technical publications shall be included. Application, operation, and maintenance of all applicable Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE), Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).

Special Information:
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Soldiers will attend a 5 day Situational Training Exercise (STX).
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