divh2Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance/h2pIts essential that all of our Aircraft be well maintained, especially when they function with no one on board. Its the job of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Specialists to ensure that each RPA works at its optimal performance. These experts utilize state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the aircraft are able to maneuver perfectly through combat environments to pinpoint the targets critical to our missions./ppWhat Youll Do/pulliMaintain aircraft, support equipment, forms and records/liliPerform pre-, thru-, and postflight inspections/liliDiagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems/liliRemove and install aircraft engine components/liliInspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair/liliSupervise and assist in launching and recovering aircraft/li/ulpTraining Education/pullistrongBasic Military Training/strong: 7.5 weeks/lilistrongTechnical Training/strong: Length varies with aircraft./lilistrongTech School Location/strong: Sheppard AFB, TX/lilistrongStatus Upon Completion/strong: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Maintenance Technology/li/ulpRequirements/pulliYou must be 1742 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score./lili*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year./liliApplicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB./li/ul/div