Posted on Feb 5, 2018
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?
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Aviation is hard work long hours but it is worth it. I have been a15R for 9years and I wouldn't chang e athing
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SPC Izaiah Calabrese
Where are you stationed? Do you have any idea of where I’d most likely be stationed?
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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
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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.
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Deployment cycles are also about every other year at any Conus duty stations. You will more than likely go to D co maintenance once complete with AIT. It’s important especially with being a reclass that you just start over. You will be treated as a private. It doesn’t matter how many missions you did in your previous job no one cares. It’s all about aircraft maintenance in this job. If you are a reliable maintainer you will be put in a line company which is a lot higher optempo
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Overall it is a great job to transition to just don’t expect to stay in if your lazy it takes a lot to continuously do this job.
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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.
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Aviation is super chill compared to Infantry it's probably gonna be a culture shock honestly
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Hard but fulfilling when you see that aircraft you worked on complete a successful mission.
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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
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SPC Izaiah Calabrese
Lmao yeah I can see it coming. Do you enjoy the aviation side? I hear it’s really long hours for the most part but is it enjoyable for you?
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In the future, would recommend asking folks prior to changing... Just a thought!
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