Aircraft Fuel Systems

Overview: There is minimal margin of error during flight. Modern military aircraft require highly trained Aircraft Fuel Systems personnel who can diagnose fuel system malfunctions and perform corrective actions pre-flight to ensure safe operation once airborne.

Position: Enlisted

AFSC: 2A6X4

Specific Tasks:

• Remove, repair, inspect, install and modify aircraft fuel systems, including integral fuel and water cell tanks, bladder cells and external tanks
• Clean fuel cells and tanks, inspect for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration and fungus 
• Learn about internal hardware, sealing techniques and materials, layout drawing use, interpreting technical publications and concepts and applications of maintenance directives

Requirements: 

• HS diploma or GED. Completion of courses in general science or physics is desirable.
• Normal color vision 
• ASVAB score of 47 on Mechanical 

Training: 

• Candidates without prior military experience are required to attend 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT) at JB San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, TX; followed by Technical Training 

Related Civilian Careers: 

• Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians 
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers