What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Maintenance Technician position at United States Coast Guard?
Are You...
Excited to fly?
Able to meet aircrew physical standards, including vision?
Good at practical math problems?
Interested in mechanical systems?
Skills You'll Learn
Aircraft mechanical repair
Aircraft structural repair
Aircrew flight operations
Training You'll Get
AMTs receive 20 weeks of blended on-the-job training at one of 26 Coast Guard air stations, in addition to in-class training at the Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth City, NC. You will learn about aircraft systems, metal work, composite repair, electrical theory and troubleshooting, and paint applications.
Advanced composite repair, aircraft systems, and airframe specific training, as well as advanced training in helicopter rescue operations.
Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational opportunities leading to an Associate or Bachelors Degree or higher may be available. Specifically, the Aviation Technology program is available to the AMT rating.
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