WATER AND FUEL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

Enlisted Water And Fuel Systems MaintenanceThe Air Force must maintain thousands of miles of fuel and water lines essential to our daily operations. It's the job of Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialists to manage the plumbing, wastewater collection systems, liquid fuel storage and natural gas distribution systems on every base. These professionals are highly trained in a wide variety of areas, including the principles of operation and construction and fire suppression systems in order to keep our bases running smoothly while upholding the highest environmental standards.What you'll doInstall and maintain all water, natural gas and fire suppression systemsMonitor systems operation to compliance with local, state, federal and DoD regulationsInstall and operate field potable water treatment equipmentRemove, repair and replace defective system componentsAnalyze water to determine water purification treatment methodsSurvey proposed facility work to determine resource requirementsU.S. Air Force Maintainers: How We WorkTraining & EducationBasic Military Training: 7.5 weeksTechnical Training: 86 DaysTech School Location: Sheppard AFB, TXStatus Upon Completion: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mechanical & Electrical TechnologyKey Things To Consider RequirementsYou must be 1742 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.47 Mechanical (M) and 28 Electronics (E)Possession of a valid driver's license to operate government motor vehiclesFreedom from fear of confined spaces Freedom from fear of heightsNormal color visionCompletion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistmentYour Future Is Waiting. Apply Now