



Army MOS 15J Aircraft Armament Systems Repairer
The Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairer is primarily responsible for performing
maintenance on the electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneudraulics systems associated with
aircraft armament, missile and fire control systems. Some of your duties as an Aircraft
Armament/Missile Systems Repairer may include:
- Maintain aircraft armament/missile systems according to technical manuals and safety
procedures
- Perform maintenance on aircraft weapon components, fire control units and sighting elements
- Perform operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading and weapon subsystems
configuration changes for fire control systems
- Test, troubleshoot and repair test sets and diagnostic equipment
- Replace faulty wiring
- Solder electrical connections
- Repair or replace instruments, such as tachometers, temperature gauges and altimeters
- Read electrical wiring diagrams
Training
Job training for an Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairer requires nine weeks of Basic
Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 26 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
and on-the-job instruction, including practice in repairing electrical systems. Part of this time is
spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:
- Electrical theory
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Soldering techniques
- Electrical system maintenance
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairers provides guidance, supervises and
trains other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an advanced level Aircraft Armament/Missile
Systems Repairer, you may also be involved in:
- Participate in maintenance test flights as required
- Alter or modify material according to DA approved work orders
- Schedule maintenance on test measurement, and diagnostic equipment
Related Civilian Jobs
The skills you learn as an Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairer will help prepare you for a
future with commercial airlines, aircraft maintenance firms, aircraft manufacturers or other
organizations that might have fleets of airplanes or helicopters.
Related Army Positions
Aircraft Electrician (15F)
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer (15H)
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer (15B)
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (15D)
Aircraft Structural Repairer (15G)
Avionic Mechanic (15N)
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