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Army aviation careers support aircraft operations, repair, avionics, air traffic, and mission readiness in a highly technical environment.

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14E

Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator / Maintainer

As a Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator / Maintainer, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining the four major parts of the Patriot Fire Control system. You’ll act quickly and with precision to identify, track, and engage those identified threats using one of the world’s most advanced interceptor missile systems capable of destroying enemy air threats at a moment’s notice. Soldiers in this branch will enlist as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier (14U) and be assigned to a specific ADA job (14-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

ASVAB
MM 92
Physical demands
Significant
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14G

Air Defense Battle Management System Operator

As an Air Defense Battle Management System Operator, you’ll use specialized skills to sustain air space superiority and protect against aerial and missile attacks by providing critical situational awareness, threat detection, and early warnings from airspace. Spotting an incoming threat in advance can be a crucial advantage in protecting ground forces and provide overall ease for many Soldiers. Additionally, you’ll learn to evaluate intelligence data, maintain and troubleshoot systems, and establish connectivity to air defense networks. Soldiers in this branch will enlist as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier (14U) and be assigned to a specific ADA job (14-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

ASVAB
GT 90 and MM 91
Physical demands
Significant
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14H

Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator

As an Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator, you’ll have the vital task of evaluating and communicating data about aerial surveillance and incoming enemy aerial missile attacks. You’ll maintain computer data links and networks that provide early detection and tracking of possible air threats from the earth’s surface to space, giving units situational awareness and data needed to enable threat engagement and destruction and sustain air space superiority. Soldiers in this branch will enlist as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier (14U) and be assigned to a specific ADA job (14-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

ASVAB
GT 90 and MM 91
Physical demands
Significant
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14P

Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember

As an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember, you’ll be a member of the Army’s air defense artillery team with the important task of operating and maintaining three of the Army’s surface-to-air advanced weapons systems which provide vital mobile, short-range air defense protection against cruise missiles and other threats. You’ll reload and resupply these weapons systems, and use them to track, identify, and destroy enemy threats. Soldiers in this branch will enlist as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier (14U) and be assigned to a specific ADA job (14-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

ASVAB
OF 95
Physical demands
Significant
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14S

Avenger Crewmember

As an Avenger Crewmember, you’ll prepare, operate, and fire the Avenger portable surface-to-air missile system designed to provide protection against cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft. You’ll establish and maintain radio communications, evaluate potential targets and target engagement, use infrared to detect and engage targets, and resupply ammunition for firing.

ASVAB
OF 85
Physical demands
Significant
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14T

Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator / Maintainer

As a Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator / Maintainer, you’ll be in charge of one of the world’s most advanced missile systems called Patriot, the main weapon system of the Army’s air defense mission. You’ll ensure missiles are ready to fire the moment an airborne threat is detected and prepare the system for firing. In addition, you’ll be expected to perform crucial electronic diagnostic procedures and preventive maintenance on the launcher station and its control systems. You’ll also be expected to establish and maintain radio and wire communications and prepare tactical map overlays and analyze data. Soldiers in this branch will enlist as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier (14U) and be assigned to a specific ADA job (14-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

ASVAB
OF 87
Physical demands
Significant
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14U

Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Recruit

As an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier, you’ll be part of the team that sustains air space superiority and protects against aerial and missile attacks by providing critical situational awareness, threat detection, and early warnings from airspace. You will train to identify, track, and engage enemy threats using the most advanced air defense technology. Soldiers in this branch will be assigned as a 14E, 14G, 14H, 14P, or 14T based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

ASVAB
GT 93
Physical demands
Significant
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15B

Aircraft Powerplant Repairer

As an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer, you'll inspect and perform maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components to make sure they are safe and ready to fly. You'll diagnose and troubleshoot problems with airplane and helicopter engines and do operational and safety checks.

ASVAB
MM 104
Physical demands
Significant
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15C

MQ-1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator

As an MQ-1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator, you’ll be an air reconnaissance specialist, integral in providing the ground force with information about enemy forces and battle areas. You’ll train and utilize specialized skills to conduct surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions. Using the weapon systems of the MQ-1 Grey Eagle, you will also engage the enemy with direct fires.

ASVAB
SC 102
Physical demands
Significant
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15D

Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

As an Aircraft Powertrain Repairer, you'll inspect and perform maintenance on aircraft powertrains systems—disassembling and fixing parts such as transmissions, engines, and rotary wings. You'll adjust, balance, and align all powertrain systems to make sure planes and helicopters are safe and ready to fly.

ASVAB
MM 104
Physical demands
Significant
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15F

Aircraft Electrician

As an Aircraft Electrician, you'll perform and supervise inspections, repairs, and testing of aircraft electrical systems and components. You’ll help keep sophisticated Army aircraft flying safely by troubleshooting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems.

ASVAB
MM 104
Physical demands
Significant
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15G

Aircraft Structural Repairer

As an Aircraft Structural Repairer, you'll make sure Army airplanes and helicopters are safe and ready to fly by performing maintenance and repair. Using your training as a welder, you'll create new parts out of metal and fiberglass, while improving testing, safety, and technical procedures.

ASVAB
MM 104
Physical demands
Significant
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15H

Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer

As an Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer, you'll inspect and perform maintenance on airplane and helicopter pneudraulic systems — the combination of hydraulic and compressed air pressure that powers aircraft parts, such as landing gear, rudders, and brakes. You'll diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems and test components to make sure aircraft are safe and ready to fly.

ASVAB
MM 104
Physical demands
Significant
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15M

MQ-1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Repairer

As an MQ-1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Repairer, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and surveillance to maintain the Gray Eagle UAS. You’ll ensure they are ready to fly and able to gather and transmit important intelligence information. You’ll also repair electrical, avionics, propulsions, communications, takeoff and landing, and fuel systems.

ASVAB
EL 93 and MM 104
Physical demands
Significant
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15N

Avionic Mechanic

As an Avionic Mechanic, you’ll play a critical role in keeping Army planes and equipment safe and up-to-date, performing maintenance on tactical communications, communications security, navigation, and flight control equipment. You’ll also conduct inspections and maintenance according to safety procedures and aircraft flight controls.

ASVAB
EL 93
Physical demands
Significant
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15P

Aviation Operations Specialist

As an Aviation Operations Specialist, you'll be responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions and making one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world run safely and efficiently. You’ll coordinate flight plans, maintain flight logs, and alert crash crews of emergencies. You’ll also conduct aircraft mission planning, prepare maps, and interpret weather reports.

ASVAB
ST 91
Physical demands
Significant
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15Q

Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operator

As an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operator, you'll track aircraft such as jets and helicopters to ensure mission success while maintaining critical safe flight operations. You’ll coordinate aircraft movement for takeoff and landing as well as track aircraft in flight in both tactical and non-tactical environments. You’ll have to follow specific procedures, rules, and regulations. You’ll control airborne and ground traffic for safety, process flight plan data, and you will help set up tactical air traffic control facilities on the front lines, ensuring the safety of every pilot and passenger.

ASVAB
ST 101
Physical demands
Significant
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15R

AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer

As an AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer, you’ll maintain the AH-64 helicopters, also known as the Apaches. Hundreds of Army missions depend on these helicopters, making your role vital. You’ll ensure every helicopter is safe and ready to fly by preparing aircraft maintenance forms and records, supervising inspections, and ensuring standards are met.

ASVAB
MM 99
Physical demands
Significant
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15X

Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Specialist

As a Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Specialist, you’ll be an air reconnaissance and attack expert working with cutting-edge drone technology that's equipped with the most advanced capabilities. You’ll be integral to the ground force, employing a variety of battlefield effects while operating and repairing drone systems.

ASVAB
SC 102
Physical demands
Significant
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15Y

AH-64 Armament / Electrical / Avionic Systems Repairer

As an AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer, you'll repair and maintain twin-engine attack helicopters. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems and maintain and authorize modifications to weapons, firing, and targeting systems. You will do safety tests and preventive checks to make sure all helicopters are safe and ready to fly.

ASVAB
MM 104 and EL 98
Physical demands
Significant
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