Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance

  • Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 8.8
  • Desinnation Designation: 2A5X1
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 6,388
  • Category Category: Maintenance and Repair
  • Age Average Age: 29
We do everything we can to keep our aircraft in peak condition at all times. Conducting pre- and postflight inspections, Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance specialists ensure that all our aircraft are operational and ready to fly. Primarily responsible for general maintenance, these technicians also determine when repairs require the focus of an individual systems specialist so the aircraft are ready to go whenever they’re needed.
Category Requirements
Age17-42
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaStrongly preferred
GED AcceptedRare
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~36
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversRare
Tattoo PolicyStricter
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–80 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsStricter
Security Clearance JobsMany
Physical Fitness TestAF PT Test
Basic Training Length~7.5 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyMedium
Deployment FrequencyMedium
Combat Job AvailabilityLow
Technical JobsHigh
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessList preferences
Promotion SpeedMedium
Branch CultureTechnical/Quality of Life
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