Is a UH-60 or Black Hawk Repairman a good MOS?

2018-03-31T21:14:01-04:00

I was wondering should I pursue with this career in the military because I have not signed the contract yet so is it worth it and what kind of career opportunities are there outside of the military for that kind of mos

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Mar 31 at 2018 11:39 PM

2018-03-31T23:39:05-04:00

I have a good friend that I served with in Korea. His MOS involved airframe on the Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) and subsequent to getting home he went to community college here and took a 2 year program in Aeronautics Dept in Rotary Wing Air Frame. He hasn't looked back since. He feels like he knew more than some of the instructor because of his MOS school and practical experience. But getting the course done at the community college he became certified. He told me often that had he not had the MOS he had that perhaps he would never have gotten certified. Remember, though, PVT Kahmer, I am talking about 1971 time frame. Go for it, that's what I say. Does the Army have some sort of guidance program that helps you zero in your choices of Army schools that will not only be of great benefit to the Army but great benefit to you once you are ready to transition to civilian life?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2018 12:59 AM

2018-04-01T00:59:01-04:00

15T is my third MOS and in my opinion the best.

Response by SSG Kimberly Nicholls made Apr 1 at 2018 8:33 PM

2018-04-01T20:33:16-04:00

This has been my job for 12years... it has its ups and down, but there arent many jobs better imo. You can be a mechanic, you can be flight, you learn a lot. Its fun and rewarding, but it's not always easy.

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Apr 2 at 2018 6:22 AM

2018-04-02T06:22:20-04:00

I just retired from the Army and this MOS. I have only had this MOS for my entire career (over 28 years combined service). If you are good with your hands and like being outside more than inside, then you should consider this career. You will learn skills that can be used outside the Army when it's time for you to exit the military. And since I just retired 2 days ago, I happen to know there is a vacancy.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2018 3:56 PM

2018-04-03T15:56:37-04:00

It’s a great MOS and there is lots of career opportunities. It’s very interesting and fun. I highly recommend it!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 3:28 AM

2018-04-14T03:28:23-04:00

Very worth it, you learn so much, and its an awesome experience overall

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 5:51 AM

2018-04-14T05:51:29-04:00

Pvt. Are you mechanically inclined and good with your hands? If so I would say absolutely. as long as you feel you would be happy with doing that job. I've seen tons of guys jump all over a MOS due to a big sign on bonus only to find out they hated their job, and it made them take less pride in themselves, their unit, and position. The best military job is the one you know you are going to enjoy whether it be Admin, or Repairing vehicles.

As far as civilian opportunities, if you can fix an aircraft, you can probably repair most things. Its definitely a MOS that is a career opportunity as SFC stated. If not Aircrafts need repair in civilian life too. Consider futhering your education in the military and you should be set.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 14 at 2018 10:41 AM

2018-04-14T10:41:42-04:00

See how many blackhawks are out there- of you could be a NG tech.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2018 10:24 AM

2018-04-25T10:24:37-04:00

I'm in the iet phase of 15T is a fun schooling and from what I've heard once you get out of iet status its awesome

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 12:58 AM

2018-08-25T00:58:03-04:00

Yes, flight is a blast

Response by SPC Jeffery Wallace made Aug 16 at 2021 12:20 PM

2021-08-16T12:20:33-04:00

Yes its great when you get on flight status there is more pay also you would be a great candidate for warrant officer flight training later on if you wanted to pursue that route