Aircraft Powerplant Repairer

Overview

The aircraft power plant repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

• Maintain engine assemblies and engine systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Perform limited maintenance operational checks
• Use and maintain common/special tools
• Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts

The U.S. Army offers a person the opportunity to immediately train and work in an in-demand career field while earning a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including healthcare and money for college. 

There are a wide range of other benefits for a Soldier in the Army. These include medical coverage, recreation, travel, retirement benefits/savings plans and expert training in multiple disciplines that can translate into a rewarding career.

• Earn a salary while learning a skill
• High-quality medical and dental coverage
• Free or discounted meals and housing
• Earn college credits
• Specialized job training
• Vacation (30 days paid leave each year)
• Retirement benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan — the military version of a 401(k)