What type of clearance you need for the 15T MOS?

Jake Sanders — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:54:51 -0400

Hello,
I recently took the Asvab and scored high enough for the 15T(Attack Helicopter Repairer). I would like to know what’s type of clearance you need for this mos (TS/SCI/SC/Confidential?) and the process for it.(poly/background). And any other information you would like to share!!
I appreciate your time!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 6:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:02:13 -0400

15T is UH-60 Helicopter Repairer. 15R is AH-64 Attach Helicopter Repairer.

15T requires a MM line score of 104. 15R requires 94.

As long as you don't have a serious criminal record or a history of substance abuse you shouldn't be worried about your ability to obtain a clearance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 7:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:04:00 -0400

I don't think they issue Confidential clearances - I have never seen one.

There doesn't appear to be a clearance requirement for this MOS in the quick Google search I did. If you needed a clearance for something else, most likely all you'd apply for is a Secret. A secret you usually go back 7 years on the SF86 (you can find it online to see what you have to fill out). A TS you'd go back 10 years initially. But I don't see that you'd need a TS. Also definitely not a polygraph. I have only had to take one polygraph as military intelligence and that was when I went to Cyber Command when it stood up and we worked out of the NSA buildings. It was not a lifestyle one either.

This is on the go army page for 15T: http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/transportation-and-aviation/uh-60-helicopter-repairer.html

UH-60 (Blackhawk) Helicopter Repairer (15T)

As a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer, you’ll ensure that all Blackhawk helicopters are safe and ready to fly. Discover Blackhawk repairer/mechanic jobs at goarmy.com.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2018 10:45 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:45:25 -0400

15Ts only need a Secret clearance if you become a non-rated crew member (a.k.a. a crew chief). You do not need a clearance if you are in the maintenance platoon.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2018 1:25 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 01:25:47 -0400

Say attack helicopter repairer one more time and you don’t deserve your asvab score.

Response by Christopher Marsh made Aug 19 at 2018 2:26 PM

Christopher Marsh — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 14:26:52 -0400

Probably only secret; I can’t imagine needing a TS/SCI for that MOS. So it’s only include an interview and background check - no poly.

Response by SPC George Keller made Aug 20 at 2018 11:13 AM

SPC George Keller — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:13:31 -0400

you only need secret. Any arrests for the last 7 years and any alcohol related incident, EVER. They will find it.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2018 2:17 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:17:31 -0400

Depends on what unit you will be with. Like at one point the 160th may come through the company, and see if anyone is interested and if you do that you will more than likely need some kind or clearance but other than that no.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2018 3:29 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:29:31 -0400

Blackhawk Helicopter Maintainer.
It's not an attack helicopter man.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2018 4:22 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:22:15 -0400

Yeah you don’t need a high score to be a UH-60 Blackhawk repairer. (It’s not an attack helicopter repaired) And it’s a secret clearance, if they’re still even doing that. They’ll contact who you tell them to contact and ask questions about you.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2018 9:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:47:17 -0400

Well actually.... there is always the DAP 60M.

Response by 1SG Tony Reaux made Sep 17 at 2018 7:21 PM

1SG Tony Reaux — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:21:16 -0400

None on a standard blackhawk. You may be submitted for a secret clearance if the command deems it necessary. If so It can be grated very quickly as long as your civilian record is clean. good for 10 years. Have to have a need to know to have acess to classified info though, just because you may get a clearance doesn’t mean you’ll ever see any. some units like I was in required a TS/SBI clearance due to what equipment was installed on my helicopter or the missions your unit does! A great job by the way. Was a crew chief/ flight engineer for 12 straight years.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2018 12:41 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:41:57 -0400

You don't need a clearance but the SECRET clearance is the clearance you can get and it's good for only so many years , they usually won't worry about clearance until you deploy. We've had to recertify our clearance on each of our deployments.

Response by SPC George Keller made Sep 21 at 2018 8:06 AM

SPC George Keller — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:06:26 -0400

You will have a Secret clearance before you leave AIT or you will be a holdover. and unless they've changed everything, a 15T is a Blackhawk mechanic. 15Y is an Apache mechanic

Response by SSG David Forler made Oct 3 at 2018 7:27 PM

SSG David Forler — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 19:27:58 -0400

Secret, for the avionics and counter measure systems I believe

Response by SSG Nathan Blair made Oct 23 at 2018 12:43 AM

SSG Nathan Blair — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:43:05 -0400

Secret level. I had way more, it got me doing fun stuff no one else in my entire Batallion including the Intel officer could do. Don't worry about it, put in for the school. When you get accepted, they will do before you graduate.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 5:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:15:31 -0500

Hello,
Does a 13W require a Secret Clearance?

Response by CPO William Vaine made Mar 17 at 2019 5:52 PM

CPO William Vaine — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:52:56 -0400

If you're looking for a life of danger SWCC's are hiring

Response by 1SG Tony Reaux made Jun 4 at 2019 4:06 AM

1SG Tony Reaux — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:06:20 -0400

A secret clearance is all that is required for 15T. no poly, just a background check by the local Intelligence angent/FBI.