MOS 15J—OH-58D Armament / Electrical / Avionics Systems Repairer
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 15J, OH-58D Armament / Electrical / Avionics Systems Repairer:
PULHES:
222221
Physical
Demands Rating: very heavy
Required
ASVAB Score: MM: 104 & EL: 93
Enlistment
Bonus: None
Security Clearance: Secret
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 25 Weeks, 2 Days at Ft Eustic,
VA
Other Requirements
OH-58D Armament / Electrical / Avionics Systems Repairer (MOS 15J) Description / Major Duties:
The OH-58D/ARH armament/electrical/avionics systems repairer supervise, inspects and performs aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance and repairs on the OH-58D/ARH armament, electrical, and avionics systems to include the electrical, electronic, mechanical and Pneudraulics systems associated with those systems.
Duties for MOS 15J at each skill level are:
MOSC 15J1O. Diagnose, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in the OH-58D/ARH armament, electrical and avionics systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. Perform maintenance, authorized modifications and alignment on aircraft weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic, and mechanical devices. Repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. Troubleshoots equipment wiring harnesses using technical manuals and schematic drawing to diagnose and isolate faults and effect repairs. Tests, troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Maintain records on weapons and subsystems. Uses and performs operator maintenance common and special tools. Prepare forms and records related to MOS.
MOSC 15J2O.Performs duties described in paragraph (1) and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Schedule maintenance on test measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Alters or modifies material according to DA approved modification work orders. Participate in maintenance test flights as required.
MOSC 15J3O. Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing aircraft armament, electrical and avionics system maintenance. Evaluates maintenance operation and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to armament, electrical and avionics shop operations. Supervise the establishment of the Forward Area Rearming Point (FARP). Instructs personnel and conducts technical training in aircraft armament, electrical and avionics systems repair procedures and shop and flight line safety. Evaluate the technical training program. Monitors requisition of parts, tools and supplies.
MOSC 15J40. Supervise aircraft armament, fire control, electrical and avionics systems maintenance and technical inspection activities. Determine man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair aircraft armament, electrical, and avionics systems and associated equipment. Plan aircraft maintenance areas, component repair, technical inspection techniques, and procedures, according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies. Maintains supply economy and discipline Supervises the armament, electrical, and avionics systems repair technical training program. Prepares evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to armament, electrical, and avionics systems maintenance and related activities. Recommends and administers plans and policies.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 15J:
(1) Normal color vision.
(2) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award
and to maintain the MOS.
(3) Formal training (completion of MOS 15J under the auspices of the Army
Aviation Logistics School) mandatory or meet the ACASP criteria per paragraph
(a) below. Waiver for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted
to Cdr, USAACE, ATTN: ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000 for approval.
(a) ACASP qualification criteria.
1. Be eligible for security access under AR-380-15.
2. Must have 2 years OH-58D/ARH armament, electrical, avionics systems
experience and proper FCC certificate for maintenance of aircraft OH-58D/ARH
armament, electrical and avionics systems.
(4) Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any Soldier
or potential enlistee from this MOS. This disqualification will be waived,
even though the Soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily completes the
Army Substance Abuse program or civilian equivalent, except as specified
below.
(a) A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in the substance
use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition,
2000 (DSM IV) is disqualifying. Commander, HRC may waive this disqualification
after a Soldier/potential enlistee in this MOS successfully completes
the ASAP Education, out-patient or inpatient programs, or it’s civilian
equivalent, based on recommendations of the chain of command and the Commander,
U.S. Army Aeromedical Center. A Soldier/potential enlistee who completes
any aspect of ASAP and is involved in an additional offense involving
alcohol or alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment
in this MOS as high risk.
(b) Except as provided in (e) below, a wrongful or improper use of narcotic
or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801,
et. seq, is disqualifying.
(c) A positive result of urine test administered in accordance with AR
600-85 that leads to medical evaluation and a finding of “no diagnosis
apparent, improper use” is disqualifying.
(d) Except as provided in (e) below, a documented instance of the sale,
transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled
substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, et. seq., is disqualifying.
A documented instance includes conviction by any court martial or any
civilian court. Convicting includes juvenile adjudication, nonjudicial
punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or voluntary confession after proper
rights warning according to Article 31 (b), UCMJ.
(e) A Soldier or potential enlistee will not be disqualified for teen
age civilian experimentation with marijuana or other cannabinoids disclosed
in voluntary confessions of drug experimentation documented solely by
information obtained from SF 2808 or SF 2807-2. Experimentation is defined
as a one time use or casual use over a short period of time resulting
from peer pressure. The use disclosed must have occurred prior to the
individual’s 18th birthday, and prior to enlistment in any armed force.
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 15J:
A2—Aviation Safety.
Q2—Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE).
U2—Shadow Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Repair (skill level 1-3
only). (Rescinded 201110)
U3—Hunter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Repair (skill level 1-3
only). (Rescinded 201110)
U5—Extended Range Multi-Purpose (ERMP) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
(skill level 1-4 only)(Rescinded 201110).
Y1—Transition.
Y2—Transition.
Article Last Modified: May 10, 2011
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