Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (MOS 15T): Career Details

The Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (MOS 15T) performs maintenance on UH-60 Helicopters.

The UH-60 Helicopters are also known as the Black Hawk and are one of the fastest and easily maneuverable helicopters.

It is up to the UH-60 Helicopter Repairer to ensure that the Black Hawk is prepared for flight and all systems are ready to go.

Qualifications, Training, and Duty Stations

To enter into this Army MOS, individuals will be required to receive a score of 104 on the Mechanical Maintenance (MM) portion of the ASVAB.

When all required testing and entrance examinations have been completed, recruits will attend 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training.

Recruits wishing to go into the UH-60 Helicopter Repairer position will be required to attend 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis Virginia.

This training provides on-the-job instruction with both classroom and field training.

Skills that are helpful in this position:

Ability to work with both hand and power tools
Desire to work in a career that involves aircraft and engine mechanics
Preference for a job that uses both mathematics and shop mechanics

Duty Stations

Those serving in the Army in MOS 15T can expect to be potentially based at one of the following duty stations:

Inside the Continental US (CONUS)

Fort Bliss, TX
Fort Campbell, KY
Fort Cavazos, TX
Fort Drum, NY
Fort Hunter Liggett, CA
Fort Irwin, CA
Fort Johnson, LA
Fort Liberty, NC
Fort Moore, GA
Fort Novosel, AL
Fort Riley, KS
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Outside the Continental US (OCONUS)

Fort Greely, AK
Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras
USAG Ansbach, Germany
USAG Bavaria, Germany
USAG Hawaii
USAG Humphreys, South Korea
USAG Japan
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
USAG Stuttgart, Germany
USAG Wiesbaden, Germany
USAG Yongsan-Casey, South Korea

What are the Job Tasks of a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer?

Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer during Advanced Individual Training. Image: af.mil

The UH-60 Helicopter Repairer is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and performing maintenance on the Black Hawk.

About the Black Hawk

The Black Hawk is the Army’s enhanced mobility utility tactical transport helicopter.

The Black Hawk has several versions including the UH-60M, HH-60M, and UH-60V.

This Helicopter provides operations with support on the ground, in the air, and with aeromedical evacuation.

Different versions have slightly different features.

The HH-60M includes MEDEVAC Mission Equipment Package that allows for more advanced emergency evacuation capabilities.

The UH-60A can transport an 11-person, fully equipped, infantry and provides better technology for crew and passenger protection.

MOS 15T Job Duties

Soldiers in this position are required to be familiar with how to fix the various systems on a Black Hawk including the fuel, electrical, and hydraulic system.

During training, they will learn how to properly disassemble and repair the engine.

They will also learn and be required to repair the fiberglass, steel, and aluminum airframes.

The UH-60 Helicopter Repairer is required to be familiar with the repair and installation of aircraft subsystem assemblies.

These assemblies can include engines, main rotor head, hydraulic pump, transmissions, gearboxes, rotors, and mechanical flight controls.

Black Hawk Repairers will service and lubricate the aircraft system and any related subsystems.

Some job functions can include checking for continuity and voltage, completing measurements of equipment, and replacing/tightening parts to the exact required values.

They will prepare the aircraft for inspections and any required maintenance checks.

Routine inspections include taking oil samples from gearboxes and checking lines for leaks.

Repairers log all maintenance activities, in order to create proper service records for ongoing maintenance.

You’ll also learn how to log and inventory any tools used in your work.

Repairers soon become familiar with all the tools used and know the specifications for each tool.

You may even be required to fly on the helicopter as an aircrew member or complete repairs in odd locations during odd hours.

There will also be times when you have to prepare the aircraft for flight or remove it from storage.

New experiences and situations allow soldiers with constant growth and learning opportunities.

Watch the video below to learn more about the Black Hawk and UH-60 Helicopter Repairer position.

What does an Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer get Paid?

The U.S. Army pays UH-60 Helicopter Repairers based on their rank and time in service according to the Army base pay table.

Most individuals with no prior experience and lower ranking make roughly $23,000 a year to start.

This income amount fluctuates the first four months and goes up as you increase in rank.

You can follow the base pay table below to see how the income changes for each rank.

Pay Grade	Rank	Abbreviation	Minimum Monthly Pay
E-1 +4 months	Private	PVT	$1,917.60
E-2	Private Second Class	PV2	$2,149.20
E-3	Private First Class	PFC	$2,259.90
E-4	Specialist	SPC	$2,503.50
E-4	Corporal	CPL	$2,503.50
E-5	Sergeant	SGT	$2,730.30
E-6	Staff Sergeant	SSG	$2,980.50
E-7	Sergeant First Class	SFC	$3,445.80
E-8	Master Sergeant	MSG	$4,957.20
E-8	First Sergeant	1SG	$4,957.20
E-9	Sergeant Major	SGM	$6,055.50
E-9	Command Sergeant Major	CSM	$6,055.50
E-9	Sergeant Major of the Army	SMA	$6,055.50

Benefits

In addition to the base pay table above, the Army offers many benefits.

One of the most appealing benefits is that the Army pays for housing and food while living off base.

They also provide an annual clothing allowance for military uniforms or civilian clothing if your job requires you to wear them.

Education tuition assistance is also one of the more appealing benefits.

With the Army, you can use different tuition assistance programs, and scholarships are also available.

The Army provides allowances for books and fees as well.

Benefits also include free to low-cost medical and dental, paid sick time, paid vacation (30 days), and low-cost life insurance options.

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Job Reviews

Working with the Black Hawk can be exciting and rewarding.

It is also very laborious and can require long amounts of time from home or long hours.

People previously in this position liked that they got an opportunity to not only work on the aircraft but to ride on it as well.

Previous soldiers note teamwork as being important in this position and recommend the position to others.

You can find a job review from a previous UH-60 Helicopter Repairer below.

Civilian Career Opportunities

Working as a UH-60 Repairer allows individuals to gain experience in aviation and general mechanics.

This position relates to positions as Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Structure, Electric Motor Repair, Engine Assembler, Fiberglass Laminator, and more.

Not only does the general experience relate to civilian careers, but while in the Army, you can receive credentials that the Army will help you get that will provide promotion help and more civilian career opportunities once outside of the Army.

Some of these credentials include:

Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)-from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) from the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT)

There are other credentials available.

This position also qualifies for the PAYS program, ensuring a job interview with Military-friendly businesses.

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Summary

Army Black Hawk Repairer — Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer performing maintenance on the Black Hawk. Image: defense.gov

An Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (MOS 15T) is responsible for making repairs and completing inspections on the Black Hawk Helicopter.

The Black Hawk is a utility tactical transport helicopter.

These Army MOS 15T begin at entry level and receive entry-level base pay and Army benefits.

Most individuals in this position enjoy both working on and being on a Black Hawk.

This position is labor intensive but can be rewarding.

Working in Helicopter Repair opens the door for civilian career opportunities in aviation and general mechanics.

References

Army MOS 15T Career Details

Army COOL MOS 15T

U.S. Army Black Hawk Details

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