Skill Level 1 Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems and components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to technical manuals, directives, and safety procedures. Performs maintenance, authorized modifications, and alignment on AH-64 weapons components, fire control units, sighting elements, electronic and mechanical devices, and instruments. Performs operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading, and weapon subsystems configuration changes for all AH-64 fire control systems. Test / troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems. Maintains facilities for storage of weapons, ammunition, and weapons cleaning equipment and supplies. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools. Maintains records on weapons and subsystems. Prepares forms and records related to MOS.
Skill Level 2 Performs duties of previous skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.
Skill Level 3 Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers performing AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, or fire control systems maintenance. 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 to AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, or fire control systems maintenance and shop operations. Supervises the establishment of the Forward Area Rearming Point (FARP). Instructs personnel and conducts technical training in AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, or fire control systems maintenance, supply, and safety techniques. Evaluates the technical training program. Monitors requisition of parts, tools, and supplies.
Skill Level 4 Supervises AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems maintenance and technical inspection activities. Determines man-hours, personnel, parts, and facility requirements to repair AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, fire control systems, and associated equipment. Plans aircraft maintenance areas, repair shops, and facilities. Instructs subordinates in AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies. Maintains supply economy and discipline. Supervises the armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems technical training program. Prepares evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to AH-64 armament, electrical, instrument, and fire control systems maintenance and related activities. Recommends and administers plans and policies.
