a. Major Duties.
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer supervises, inspects and performs UAS field and sustainment maintenance.
Repairs the aircraft electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, removes and replaces optical payload, and weapons systems to include the electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems associated with those systems; the Ground Control Station electrical and electronic systems; the Ground Data Terminal electrical, electronic, and radio frequency systems; takeoff and landing systems; and associated ground support equipment.
Prepares UAS related maintenance forms and records.
Duties for MOS 15M at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 15M1O.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in Unmanned Aircraft Systems electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, optical payload, and weapon systems components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety procedures.
Remove and install unmanned aircraft system subassemblies.
Performs inspections and periodic maintenance on the aircraft, ground control station, ground data terminal, takeoff and landing systems, and associated ground support equipment.
Performs aircraft fueling/defueling operations.
Serves as crewmember performing launch and recovery operations.
Performs maintenance and authorized modifications on unmanned aircraft systems components.
Repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment.
Troubleshoots equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components, and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults, and effect repairs.
Uses test sets and diagnostic equipment.
Maintain records on all system equipment.
Uses common and special tools.
Maintains facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials.
Prepares forms and records related to MOS.
(2) MOSC 15M2O.
Performs duties described in paragraph (1) and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel.
Serves as a crew chief for launch and recovery operations.
Monitors hazardous material control and storage.
Schedules maintenance on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
Alters or modifies material according to DA approved modification work orders.
(3) MOSC 15M3O.
Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing duties described in paragraphs (1, 2) and evaluates the technical training program.
Evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies.
Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures.
Computes basic weight and balance and ensures compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army Oil Analysis Program, and Test. Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment calibration.
Performs technical inspections.
Instructs personnel and conducts technical training in unmanned aircraft systems electrical, avionic, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, optical payload, and weapon systems repair procedures and shop and flight line safety.
Monitors requisition of parts, tools and supplies.
(4) MOSC 15M4O.
Supervises unmanned aircraft systems maintenance and technical inspection activities.
Determines man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair unmanned aircraft systems and associated equipment.
Plans maintenance areas, component repair, technical inspection techniques, and procedures, according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies.
Maintains supply economy and discipline.
Supervise the unmanned aircraft systems technical training program.
Prepares evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems maintenance and related activities.
Recommends and administers plans and policies.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award or reclassification of MOS.
(1)
The MQ-1 repairer must possess the following qualifications:
(a)
Physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(b)
A physical profile of 222221.
(c)
Normal color vision.
(d)
Qualifying scores.
1.
A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area EL and 105 in aptitude area MM in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
2.
A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL and 102 in aptitude area MM on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
3.
A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL and 104 in aptitude area MM on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
4.
A Minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) -0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demands Category “Moderate” (Gold).
(e)
Must be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance, required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(f)
A U.S. Citizen.
(g)
Formal training (completion of MOS 15M under the auspices of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) is mandatory.
(h)
Active Component: All Waivers, Exceptions-to-Policy, and Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a waiver packet, as per the website below, to Cdr, USAACE, ATTN: ATZQ-CDF-P, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000, (AR 95-23 Unmanned Aircraft System Flight Regulations mandates formal training at this time, no OJT or civilian acquired skill is authorized.) (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).
(i)
Reclassification: Must meet the above qualifications and all prerequisites IAW AR 614-200 Chapter 3-18 and AR 40-501 Chapter 3.
Must be in the grade of SPC (non-promotable) or below unless they have held an aviation maintenance/component repairer CMF 15 MOS for a minimum of 12 months at skill level 1 or 2, 18 months at skill level 3.
(2)
Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any Soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS.
This disqualification will be waived, even though the Soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily completes the Army Substance Abuse program or civilian equivalent, except as specified below.
(a)
A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in the substance use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, 2000 (DSM IV) is disqualifying.
Commander, HRC may waive this disqualification after a Soldier/potential enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the ASAP Education, out-patient or inpatient programs, or it’s civilian equivalent, based on recommendations of the chain of command and the Commander, U.S. Army Aeromedical Center.
A Soldier/potential enlistee who completes any aspect of ASAP and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol or alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment in this MOS as high risk.
(b)
Except as provided in (e) below, a wrongful or improper use of narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, is disqualifying.
(c)
A positive result of urine test administered per AR 600-85 The Army Substance Abuse Program, that leads to medical evaluation and a finding of “no diagnosis apparent, improper use” is disqualifying.
(d)
Except as provided in (e) below, a documented instance of the sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, is disqualifying.
A documented instance includes conviction by any court martial or any civilian court.
Convicting includes juvenile adjudication, non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or voluntary confession after proper rights warning according to Article 31 (b), UCMJ.
(e)
A Soldier or potential enlistee will not be disqualified for teenage civilian experimentation with marijuana or other cannabinoids disclosed in voluntary confessions of drug experimentation documented solely by information obtained from SF 2808 or SF 2807-2.
Experimentation is defined as a onetime use or casual use over a short period of time resulting from peer pressure.
The use disclosed must have occurred prior to the individual’s 18th birthday, and prior to enlistment in any armed force.
(5)
MOS closed for reclassification to Soldiers who have been deemed permanently non-deployable in accordance with AR 614-30, AR 40-501, AR 220-1 and AR 600-8-101.
Soldiers must meet the minimum criteria for retainability stated in AR 600-60, paragraph 4-2(b) and be fully deployable to all locations and echelons.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
Note: Refer to table 12-8 for (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-15M-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-15M-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-15M-3. Standards of grade TDA.