AMTs
inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft
engines, auxiliary power units, propellers, rotor systems,
power train systems, and associated airframe and
systems-specific electrical components. They service, maintain
and repair aircraft fuselages; wings; rotor blades; fixed and
movable flight control surfaces; and also bleed aircraft air,
hydraulic and fuel systems. AMTs also fill aircrew positions
such as flight engineer, flight mechanic, loadmaster,
dropmaster, sensor-systems operator and basic aircrewman.
Types of Duty
AMTs are stationed at large and small Coast Guard air stations
throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and can be
assigned to the Polar Operations Division in Mobile, Ala., in
support of ice-breaking operations. AMTs maintain HC-130H
(Hercules), HU-25A (Falcon), HH-60J (Jayhawk) and HH-65A
(Dolphin) aircraft.
Training Available
The initial five-month course covers basic
aircraft-maintenance fundamentals. Other advanced courses
cover specific aircraft systems and provide troubleshooting
skills. The courses are taught at the Aviation Technical
Training Center for all but the HC-130 aircraft. The Coast
Guard also utilizes commercial training for advanced courses.
An AMT may apply for the Aviation Maintenance Technology
program, which provides personnel with the knowledge and
skills necessary to fill billets requiring a high level of
technical expertise. This program provides up to two years of
full-time college attendance to achieve a minimum of an
associate degree in aeronautical technology.
Qualifications
You must have an aptitude for mechanics. School courses in
algebra, geometry, electronics and machine shop are very
helpful. Candidates must pass an aircrew-candidate physical
and qualify for a "Secret" security clearance.
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