Posts in Mechanical
2A7X2 - Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)

The primary duties of Nondestructive Inspection is to find anything that’s wrong with Air Force aerospace weapons. They inspect the weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity and perform fluid analysis. This may include inspecting metal engine parts for wear and tear, and checking that lubricating oil and other fluids are not seeping into any cracks.

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2W0X1 - Munitions Systems

Job Description: Munition System Technicians tests, processes and assembles nonnuclear munitions. They prepare and load munitions on aircrafts, check safe and arm mechanisms, install warheads, guidance units, fuses, arming wires, explosive bolts, squibs, strakes, wings, fins, control surfaces, and tracking flares as well as prepare, assemble and test aircraft rockets and loads in launchers…

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2T1X1 - Ground Transportation

It’s the responsibility of Ground Transportation specialists to transport people, supplies, munitions and outsized expeditionary forces. These airmen must utilize a variety of essential skills, such as map and compass reading, vehicle specifications determination and limitations assessment in order to coordinate and master all aspects of ground transportation necessary for us to get equipment and people where they need to go…

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2A7X3 - Aircraft Structural Maintenance (Sheet Metal)

Aircraft Structural Maintainers assemble structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity and low observable qualities. They assess damage to aircraft structural components, low observable coatings , advises on structural and low observable repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural and low observable integrity…

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2A7X1 - Aircraft Metals Technology (Metals Tech)

Aircraft Metals Technology airmen advises on metals machining, welding, designing, and production problems. Designs manufactures, or modifies special precision tools and fixtures to facilitate metalworking operations. Metals Technology airmen do calculations such as determining cutting speeds and settings, welding processes, and preheat and post heat requirements. They weld, braze, solder, and heat treat metals.

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1C1X1 - Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control airmen learn air traffic control principles and procedures, flight characteristics of aircraft, and international, federal and military air directives. They use aeronautical charts, maps, and publications in their daily work, to augment their use of radar and other navigational aids. They also have a working knowledge of meteorology and are well-versed in the principles of organization, purpose, operation, and management of all types of air traffic control facilities. 

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