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CMF 15 - AviationCombat Service SupportUnited States Army

UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

Maintain, repair, and inspect the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Difficulty · hardFitness · high AI compatibility 90Active DutyReserveNational Guard
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Job Overview

15T Soldiers keep the Army's UH-60 Black Hawk fleet flying — performing scheduled maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on airframes, powertrain, and systems.

This is a highly technical aviation maintenance MOS. You work alongside crew chiefs and pilots and can eventually cross-train to non-rated crew member and warrant officer aviation roles.

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Daily Responsibilities

  • Perform daily, phase, and unscheduled maintenance on UH-60
  • Troubleshoot airframe, powertrain, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  • Complete DA Form 2408 airframe maintenance records
  • Support flight-line operations
  • Assist crew chiefs during missions
Work schedule
Flight-line shift work with periodic 24/7 phase-maintenance cycles.
Environment
Aircraft hangars, flight lines, and forward arming and refueling points (FARPs).
Supports
Combat Aviation Brigades and every aviation unit in the Army.

Training Pipeline

  1. 1
    Basic Combat Training
    Fort Jackson / Fort Leonard Wood · 10 weeks
  2. 2
    AIT — 15T
    Fort Novosel (formerly Rucker), AL · 17 weeks

    UH-60 airframe, powertrain, and systems maintenance; flight-line safety and Army aviation maintenance procedures.

ASVAB & Qualification Requirements

ASVAB line-score minimums
  • EL93
  • MM104
Security clearance
Secret
Physical requirements
Moderate to high — lots of climbing on aircraft, tool use, and time on your feet.
Required skills
Aviation maintenanceElectrical and hydraulic troubleshootingAttention to detailTechnical publications useFlight-line safety
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Career Progression

PVT→
PV2→
PFC→
SPC→
SGT→
SSG→
SFC→
MSG/1SG

Progress to non-rated crew member, flight engineer, technical inspector, platoon sergeant, and warrant officer (152D) tracks.

Assignments & Special Schools

Duty stations
  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • Fort Bragg, NC
  • Fort Cavazos, TX
  • Overseas: Germany, Korea
Special schools
Air AssaultAirborneNon-rated crew memberWarrant Officer (152D)Instructor

Deployment: Deploys with Combat Aviation Brigades worldwide.

Bonuses & Special Pay

flight pay
Available if serving as non-rated crew member
enlistment bonus
Frequently available for 15T contracts
hazardous duty pay
Available for qualifying flight-line duties

Bonus availability changes frequently — confirm current amounts with a recruiter.

Lifestyle & Work-Life Balance

Shift-based flight-line work with periodic long phase cycles. Best near major aviation posts.

Physical Fitness

Level · high

Aim for 440+; upper-body and grip strength matter for overhead work.

Suggested preparation
  • Pull-ups and rows
  • Overhead press
  • Grip and forearm work
  • Steady cardio

Advantages

  • Elite hands-on aviation experience
  • Direct path to A&P and civilian aviation careers
  • Work around aircraft every day
  • Great warrant officer pipeline

Disadvantages

  • Zero tolerance for mistakes
  • Shift work and long phase cycles
  • Constant technical study
  • Weather-independent flight-line work

Who Should Choose This MOS?

Detail-obsessed problem solvers who love aircraft and want an aviation career for life.

Civilian Career Equivalents

Aviation Mechanic (A&P track)

Foundation for FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification.

Airline Maintenance Technician

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Helicopter Maintenance Technician

EMS, offshore, and utility operators hire directly out of service.

Career Match Scores
Physical Demand65
Mental Demand85
Leadership65
Technical Level92
Travel75
Deployment Potential75
Civilian Transferability95
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