MOS 15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer

[@Shes-wicked]

I enlisted as 15U and ship out in two weeks. I’m so stoked !

[@kiddied1426]

How do u like it so far, and what is your contract length?

[@Shes-wicked]

@@kiddied1426 I really love this MOS so far. I’m currently at AIT halfway through my training. I will say, aviation AIT is a completely different monster compared to any other MOS. Aviation is a stress inducing mos. we have high responsibility - if you mess the smallest thing up you can and will kill people. Therefore AIT here has incredibly high standards and purposely stresses you out to test your limits and ability to focus under pressure. more so than basic training. If you are not dedicated, thorough and meticulous with all the things you do, aviation is not for you.

[@843MustyBunghole]

No clue if you’re still alive or not but if you see this and could tell me how things have went for you so far it’d be very much appreciated

[@Shes-wicked]

@@843MustyBunghole I am in fact alive. I still love this MOS. I got deployed and was fortunately given the opportunity to be part of the flight crew. If you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask. Basic/ait/duty station etc. Ps: I am a female so if there’s any females interested in this MOS free to reach out!

[@percystull2850]

@@Shes-wicked My wife is currently in Basic, but she is a 15U how long was your AIT?

[@MattBowers-qm9fk]

Anslinger, brakefield and hollister!!!! Miss you guys.

[@GreenOverRed]

"Maintaining the Ground Power Unit" Me: *Laughs in 15H*

[@mill8784]

What’s 15h? And does 15u ever go out flying in the helicopter for missions?

[@GreenOverRed]

@@mill8784 15H is an Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer. Tasked with maintaining the hydraulic and pneumatic components on all Army helicopters (mainly the CH-47). A 15U has a higher chance of flying than a 15H would. As 15U's as well as 15T's, also serve as crewmembers for their respective airframes. Though I will note that I have had the opportunity to fly in Chinooks several times throughout my time in the Army, so picking any aviation MOS has a higher chance, but 15U and 15T are your best bet if you want to fly in a Chinook or Blackhawk. And further still. Anyone in the Army can apply to become a Warrant Officer, and go through flight school to be a pilot for any of the Army's aircraft.

[@Wazer.W]

This happened when I was in AIT. Most of the instructors shown I know personally. Anslinger is actually here at my duty station.

[@curryreeves1369]

Best ti ever

[@Nexala17]

0:43 That is the oldest SSG I've ever seen

[@tristanlewis2861]

Reclassing to this MOS! I ship out next year. Looking forward to it!

[@joemccoy3038]

It's a pretty cool mos I'm in ait at fort eustis now

[@truly_I_say]

Go 15W or 15C while you still can

[@andrewrodriguez9237]

@@truly_I_saywhy

[@truly_I_say]

@@andrewrodriguez9237 I was 15U for 8 years active duty. Don't get me wrong I love what I did and trust me there, is no better airframe to go into war with if your flight company.. but if you didn't know what the U stands for, it stands for "u do everything!" Because Chinooks are the highest echelon of airframes in army aviation, your technically allowed to help with other airframes but they can't necessarily help on yours. You will have to do more work than anybody else. Maybe you like me and the b**** in the company that I can tell you right now that it gets old quick. You got to think of your day-to-day life because no one thinks about that before they join.. I say 15w because drones are the future, your life while in won't be in the field every other month, for a month, it's big money in the civilian world, and most importantly, you don't go down range with those drones from what I understand! THATS HUGE! you get to fly them from the states even if your unit goes to war! Trust me, war sucks. And that's the only pilot in the military that isn't a commissioned officer and you can do it enlisted. If I had to do it over I would go 15W for sure

[@truly_I_say]

@@andrewrodriguez9237 oh and if anything sounds weird it's because I'm doing talk-to-text lol

[@Eyes_of_Oryx]

I thought this copter was being replaced?

[@hs4a085]

Im 91b looking to reclass to this mos.

[@CruzRonn]

What made you wanna switch mos

[@hs4a085]

@@CruzRonn Im already over working on trucks. I want to try something new! I barely do any mechanic work anyways. Always on bs details!

[@CruzRonn]

Oh okay I'm about to enlist tomorrow with 91B as my MOS

[@hs4a085]

@@CruzRonn noooooo lol

[@hs4a085]

If you really enjoy working on trucks then this is the perfect mos for you. But, Im warning you, you will be dealing with a lot of bs in this mos. Trust me! Most people sign for this mos does not know anything about mechanics. And if you have experience prior to joining, then you most likely be doing most of the work while your battle buddies are shitbagging!!

[@Vinny220]

This is so weird to see two sergeants I’ve seen when I went there and someone who is currently at my unit on a KZbin video. Obviously I am 15U, and I’ve recognized three people lol Edit: also one of the people I saw in this video is actually in my unit.

[@jeffreyschell5678]

3 for me as well

[@Vinny220]

@@jeffreyschell5678 when did you go through?

[@jeffreyschell5678]

@@Vinny220 I went through AIT in late 2019, graduated April 9th 2020. What about you?

[@alexecheverria8971]

@@jeffreyschell5678 how hard is it to become a crew chief in this mos?

[@Vinny220]

@@alexecheverria8971 idk. I myself aren’t one. Honestly the training can have the same thing said about basic be said about it. It’s not like horrible but definitely not easy. Also depends on slots that are open from what I see

[@saltorres6568]

Can you actually get a good job in the civilian world as a 15u?

[@Shes-wicked]

The experience is great but you will have to get your A&P while in to get a good job when you get out. Ait doesn’t teach you everything you need for the A&P but there are programs you can use offered by the army toward the end of your contract to get one before you get out. It will take a lot of work and time.

[@diegogarcia1753]

What do you need to do to get this MOS?

[@elchuzalongo4339]

m.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs/browse/transportation-and-aviation/ch-47-helicopter-repairer.m.html

[@benjaminc8789]

A brain

[@alfredoguerrero9760]

Who’s the dude who dropped the washer? 😂😂 Also, they show an Apache engine for like a second 😂😂

[@supershaggy4271]

how does this differ from other heli mechanic jobs?

[@Elcomparobby]

By fixing civilian helicopters in airfields or working in the army as a civilian

[@truly_I_say]

Different airframes.

[@winniethebubbly]

15R sucks, 15T is great. I’m assuming 15U is great too. (I’m 15R/T)

[@Wrld.of.michael_e]

Does anyone know if you get to choose between being a airframer, flightliner, or Avi?

[@truly_I_say]

15U is a general mechanic. You'll start in a line unit (doing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance depending on your BN). If you're good you might get taken by a thought company (bravo company). Airframe (15G) and avionics (15N) are completely different MOSs. 15U is glorified part changing, rigging, weight and balance, etc. I was a 15U for 8 years. If I could do it again, I'd go 15W or 15C for sure

[@Bugsguns013]

What are my chances of becoming a crew chief? Do I get to choose witch path I go down like assault or maintenance? Dose everyone get the chance to become a crew chief? Thanks

[@CommandoLando104]

Some get chosen to go flight(crewchief/flight engineer) right out of AIT. More often than not though, most are in the maintenance company for a year or two before they’re either requested to go flight or they request to go flight

[@fernandoescarzaga4182]

Hi guys, can anyone tell me what parts I should focus on the ASVAB to get 104 points in the mechanics area?

[@jacobreid9115]

mechanical maintenance. it isnt super hard just know how to map a diagram (like understanding ratios and if this then that)

[@christophermarlin3005]

Just qualified for this....im doin it.....

[@truly_I_say]

Do 15W or 15C!! Thank me later

[@landon7080]

Do these guys get deployed

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

ANYONE in ANY job can get deployed.

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[@cadence2342]

No

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