The Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (MOS 15T) completes 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.
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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 to a job that uses both mathematics and shop mechanics
Duty Stations
Those serving in the Army as an MOS 15T can expect to be potentially based at one of the following duty stations:
Inside the Continental US (CONUS)
- Ft. Benning, GA
- Ft. Bliss, TX
- Ft. Bragg, NC
- Ft. Campbell, KY
- Ft. Drum, NY
- Ft. Hood, TX
- Ft. Hunter, CA
- Ft. Irwin, CA
- Ft. Johnstown, NY
- Ft. Lewis, WA
- Ft. Polk, LA
- Ft. Riley, KS
- Ft. Rucker, AL
Outside the Continental US (OCONUS)
- Ft. Wainwright, AK
- El Gorah, Egypt
- Grafenwoehr, Germany
- Hohenfels, Germany
- Katterbach, Germany
- Landstuhl, Germany
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Wiesbaden, Germany
- Wheeler, HI
- Zama, Japan
- Honduras
- Humphreys, South Korea
- Seoul, South Korea
What are the Job Tasks of an UH-60 Helicopter Repairer?
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 a more advanced emergency evacuation capabilities.
This aircraft can transport an 11 person, fully equipped, infantry and provides better technology for crew and passenger protection.
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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, repair and install 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 subsystem.
Some job functions can include checking for continuity and voltage, completing measurements of equipment and replacing/tightening parts to exact required values.
They will prepare the aircraft for inspections and any required maintenance checks.
Routine inspections include taking oil samples from gear boxes and checking lines for leaks.
All maintenance activities will be logged by the Repairer including keeping proper service records and following technical manuals.
Any tools used will also be logged and inventoried.
The Repairer should be familiar with all tools used and know the specifications for each tool.
There may be times where you are 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 that the soldier will be faced with daily will allow for a constant growing and learning opportunity.
More details regarding the Black Hawk and the UH-60 Helicopter Repairer position can be found in the video below.
What does an Army UH-60 Helicopter Repairer get Paid?
A soldier in the Army as a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer will get paid based on the Army base pay table.
Most individuals with no prior experience will be paid as lower ranking, making roughly $20,000 a year.
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.
| Insignia | Pay Grade | Rank | Abbreviation | Minimum Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | Private | PVT | $1,785 | |
 | E-2 | Private Second Class | PV2 | $2,001 |
 | E-3 | Private First Class | PFC | $2,104 |
 | E-4 | Specialist | SPC | $2,330 |
 | E-4 | Corporal | CPL | $2,330 |
 | E-5 | Sergeant | SGT | $2,542 |
 | E-6 | Staff Sergeant | SSG | $2,775 |
 | E-7 | Sergeant First Class | SFC | $3,208 |
 | E-8 | Master Sergeant | MSG | $4,480 |
 | E-8 | First Sergeant | 1SG | $4,480 |
 | E-9 | Sergeant Major | SGM | $5,473 |
 | E-9 | Command Sergeant Major | CSM | $5,473 |
 | E-9 | Sergeant Major of the Army | SMA | $5,473 |
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 on-base.
They also provide an annual clothing allowance towards Military clothing 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 like that they get 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 an 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, 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 positions also qualifies for the PAYS program, ensuring a job interview with Military-friendly businesses.
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Summary
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.
This position is an entry-level position that follows basic pay and is allotted 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.
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