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How do I become an air force aircraft mechanic in the military?

I want to work on jets and all different types of airplanes, I want to know everything about an air force aircraft mechanic while I'm still young.

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Kevin’s Answer

Hi Erin, the best way to do this would be to enlist in the Air Force or Navy and apply to serve as a mechanic. You'd get lots of on the job training and also get to support the Armed Forces. I'd reach out to any mechanics you'd find to look for an apprenticeship or job opportunities.

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Kevin
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enrique’s Answer

To become an aviation mechanic in the military starts with taking your asvab test. Depending on your score and the subjects you excel at will determine what jobs the military is willing to teach you. (Tool knowledge, electrical, memorization, English etc.) After basic training you will be sent to your respective schoolhouse where training begins and specific jobs and aircraft are determined. Airframes(Sheetmetal), avionics(electrical), flightline( general mechanic) are the main 3. This is from my experience in the USMC. There are many companies looking for aviation mechanics with military background. Good luck.
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Wayne’s Answer

Erin - My journey in the Navy was probably a little different then most people who joined the military. When I joined, I was asked if I wanted the aviation or "sea going" Navy. After basic training most people would go to an "A" school to learn the basics of their elected skill (i.e Engine Mechanic, Sheetmetal, Electrical, Avionics, etc.), I went directly to a squadron at Miramar, California, where I was assigned to the Line Division and became a "Plane Captain" on A-4's and F-8's. The "plane captains" job is to pre-flight the aircraft and ensure it was ready for flight. You can look up on the internet "plane captain" and find a lot of information.
This was the best way I thought, because I got to view and experience the different aviation job classifications the Navy had before I made my choice, which was Jet Engine Mechanic.
Recommendations:
1. Talk to the military recruiters, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines, remember this is a 4 year commitment. They can give you a lot of guidance.
2. You may or may not be given a choice of the "A" school you will attend after basic training.
3. Keep track of all the training you receive, this can be used to verify your job experience if you decide to get your FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate. You can do it by attending an approved course, usually 18-24 months, or 30 months of On-the-Job training, (OJT), which is what the military provided you.
Best wishes on your journey.
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Robert’s Answer

Hi Erin, same advice you would need to talk to a recruiter and after going thru the paperwork and taking the test you would see where you stand as far as wanting be a mechanic or see if there is another carrier choice . Good luck.
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