I’m an 11B and a few days ago I reclassed to 15R. Anybody have any experience with this MOS? What is the aviation/15R life like?

SPC Izaiah Calabrese — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 01:46:39 -0500

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2018 2:40 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:40:16 -0500

Get ready for a culture shock lol

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2018 3:03 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 03:03:15 -0500

Why made you want to reclass from the Infantry?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2018 11:29 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:29:50 -0500

The environment will be a lot more laid back. However the hours are long and you will work crazy hours. 1130-1300 lunches are not a thing and 1700 to get off is really early expect to put in some work. These birds break a lot.

Response by SGT Ronnie Sopko made Feb 8 at 2018 5:28 PM

SGT Ronnie Sopko — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:28:34 -0500

I advise you plan backwards from retirement and chose the job that lines that path up the best for you. Have back up plans on standby

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2018 3:20 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:20:11 -0500

I’m reclassing from 12B to 15R I know a few guys that are 15R and they like it and they don’t complain about the job at all

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2018 12:32 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:32:42 -0500

Hell. The work tempo is so high

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2018 4:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:48:46 -0500

Aviation is hard work long hours but it is worth it. I have been a15R for 9years and I wouldn't chang e athing

Response by SFC Casimir Vital made Feb 21 at 2018 8:33 AM

SFC Casimir Vital — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:33:10 -0500

Hard but fulfilling when you see that aircraft you worked on complete a successful mission.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 12:10 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:10:22 -0500

Aviation is super chill compared to Infantry it's probably gonna be a culture shock honestly

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2018 9:34 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:34:54 -0400

It’s has pretty long hours and if u get a good group to work with you should be fine. But be prepared to work the weekends some times

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 10:12 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:12:45 -0400

Kinda doing the same thing, reclassing to a 15T from 11b go to ait in June

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2018 3:37 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 03:37:01 -0400

As a 15R currently overseas I’d just start by saying it’s not just work, it’s an obligation. Every time one of those pilots gets in those seats he is signing you a blank check for his life, and he never knows if today is the day you decided to go to the bank. Take your maintenance serious and have pride in the results you push out. No matter if it’s as small as lockwire, or as big as a transmission, just know the little things can send a good man home early. Maintenance will be different from what you know now, but everything you will learn and come to grasp will help you long after military if it’s something you wish to pursue in the civilian world. Have fun and enjoy your job, but never get complacent with your duty.

Response by SGT Jim Ramge, MBA made Feb 8 at 2019 11:04 PM

SGT Jim Ramge, MBA — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:04:33 -0500

In the future, would recommend asking folks prior to changing... Just a thought!

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2019 1:21 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:21:08 -0400

That MOS I want to reclass too.