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Overview

The CH-47 (Chinook) helicopter is a crucial asset for the Army National Guard, requiring specialized mechanical maintenance to ensure readiness for various missions. As a CH-47 Helicopter Repairer, you will supervise and perform maintenance on these helicopters, ensuring they are safe and operational.

Responsibilities

  • Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls
  • Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems
  • Inspect and repair aircraft wings, fuselages, and tail assemblies
  • Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks
  • Assist in diagnosing/troubleshooting

Requirements

  • Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
  • Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
  • Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
  • Must meet citizenship requirements

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Tuition assistance
  • Retirement benefits for part-time service
  • Low-cost life insurance
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • VA home loans

Additional Information

  • Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
  • Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend

Benefits

Paid training
Health Insurance
401k
Tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance
Student Loan Repayment Program
VA home loans
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How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Grand Prairie, TX currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$35/hr across 8 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Grand Prairie, TX

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