Aircraft Maintenance Technician ( Part Time)

Army planes and helicopters need to be in tip-top shape inside and out to be ready to go at a moment's notice. As an Aircraft Structural Repairer in the Army National Guard, you will inspect, service, and repair structural components on aircraft to ensure that they are ready to deploy for training, rescue, humanitarian, security, or combat missions.Repair/replace aircraft structural components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety proceduresFabricate structural parts using metal-forming techniques and fiberglass materialsMake repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosuresBalance fixed-wing aircraft controls and apply primers/paints on aircraft surfacesMaintain facilities for storage of flammable/hazardous materialsFix hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systemsThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Job training for Soldiers in the Aircraft Structural Repairer specialty consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, plus 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. During this time, you will learn essential Soldiering skills and refine your aircraft repair abilities in the field and the classroom.Paid trainingMontgomery GI BillRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)Bonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards