Is 15T a good job in the Army?

Gavin Morris — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:23:29 -0400

I am a high school senior looking to join the army when I graduate. 15T is the MOS that interests me the most. My recruiters said they could get it for me if I wanted to do it. So I have a few questions about it.
What do you do on a daily basis?
Would I have enough time to do college courses? (I will already have an associate's degree)
What is the quality of life like?
Is it enjoyable?
It it a good field to make a 20+ year career out of?
And does it transfer well to the civilian world?

Response by SGT Ryan Vallery made Aug 20 at 2021 7:58 PM

SGT Ryan Vallery — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:58:28 -0400

Unless you plan on repairing helicopters in the civilian sector, think long-term.

Go to trade school. You'll get farther, faster.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2021 8:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:44:41 -0400

Every job is good in the Army if you are passionate about what you do.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2021 5:19 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:19:32 -0400

Delta company(Unscheduled maintanance): Your gonna be doing the flight's company advanced tasks.

Flight company: Your gonna be doing Aircraft washes 3 times a week, 40 hour and 120 hour inslections on helicopter. Fly a minimum of 1 hour to 8 hours on the helicopter(either Day or Night).

My opinion: This is a job that pays more in the civilian side but you gotta be confident in what your doing, plus the computer program tells you the task step by step. Any more questions DM.

Response by SPC Aaron Murdoch made Aug 21 at 2021 1:38 PM

SPC Aaron Murdoch — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:38:33 -0400

Great job if you're lucky enough to get flights. Use your experience and get your A&P. You'll do well and have a great starting point for your career.

Response by LTC Erik Spike Thiesmeyer, Sr. made Aug 22 at 2021 11:28 PM

LTC Erik Spike Thiesmeyer, Sr. — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:28:42 -0400

15T is an outstanding MOS. UH-60 Blackhawk Repairer. Besides the obvious of becoming a soldier, you will work on an outstanding aircraft. Get your Airframe & Powerplant license as soon as you have the chance, and after your enlistment you can land a great job in commercial aviation. Military UH-60s are being converted to fire-fighting aircraft every day. Departments all over the country are already short on mechanics that can service the Firehawks. As for college courses, you will have the time. Especially if you take your courses on-line. I enlisted for 3 years and ended up doing 28. CH-47 Helicopter Repairer. Later OCS, flight school, UH-1H, OH-58A/C, and C-12R/V. Commanded a company and even a brigade. It was absolutely enjoyable (most of the time) and the friends I made are friends for life.