MOS 15K—Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor

Qualifications for initial award of MOS 15K, Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor:

PULHES: 323222
Physical Demands Rating: N / A
Required ASVAB Score: N / A
Enlistment Bonus: N / A
Security Clearance: Unknown
U.S. Citizenship: Unknown
Training Length / Location: Unknown
Other Requirements

Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor (MOS 15K) Description / Major Duties:

The aircraft components repair supervisor supervises aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on aircraft components, aviation communications and other electronic/electrical systems associated with Army aircraft. The individual must be knowledgeable of the duties performed by personnel in MOS 15B, 15D, 15F, 15G, 15H, and 15N. Other major duties for MOS 15K are: Supervises aircraft component and avionics repair and technical inspection activities. Determines man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair aircraft components, avionics and associated equipment. Plans aircraft maintenance areas, component and avionics repair shops, and facilities. Instructs subordinates in aircraft component and avionics repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies. Maintains supply economy and discipline. Supervises the component and avionics repair technical training program. Prepares evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to aircraft component repair and related activities. Recommends and administers plans and policies.

Other Requirements for Award of MOS 15K:

(1) Normal Color Vision

(2) Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 15B, 15D, 15F, 15G, 15H or 15N course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School or meeting the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria for one of the above feeder MOS) mandatory. Waivers for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted to Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN: ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000 for approval.

(3) Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS. This disqualification will not be waived, even though the soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily completes the Army Alcohol or Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Program or a 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 III, 3rd Edition, 1980 (DSM III) is disqualifying. Cdr, PERSCOM may waive this disqualification after a soldier/potential enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the Army Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) Track I, II or III, or its civilian equivalent, based on the recommendations of the chain of command and the Cdr, USA Aeromedical Center. A soldier/potential enlistee who completes any aspect of the ADAPCP program and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol or alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment in this MOS as a 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 per 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 use, 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 courts martial or any civilian court. Convictions include juvenile adjudication, non judicial 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 teenage civilian experimentation with marijuana or other can-nabinoids disclosed involuntary confessions of drug experimentation documented solely by information obtained from DD Form 1966, SF 88, or SF 93. (Experimentation is defined as 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.

Article Last Modified: February 19, 2011

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