What can I do to help prepare myself for 15U (Chinook Mechanic) AIT?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:05:22 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2017 4:20 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:20:03 -0400

Currently a 15P (Aviation Operations Sergeant), just wondering what I can do to better prepare myself for the course.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2017 8:01 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:01:41 -0400

Its a fairly easy course. just pay attention I’m class. Follow the task and listen to instructions. You will be hotel company and pointed out as a leader for the class from the beginning just don’t be overly boastful about being prior service... it’ll cause the other guys to look at you through tainted lens. But it’s a fairly easy course n welcome to the hooker family

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2017 8:37 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 08:37:18 -0400

Always review the aircraft logbook before you start a task, then read the task from the maintenance manual, grab the proper tools and repair parts for the job, and only take what you need. I see people take every wrench and socket in their tool box for one job. The more you take onto the aircraft, the more likely you are to accidentally drop something and create F.O.D. Know how many cotter pins, nuts, bolts, and washers you need and bring the exact amount. Don't bring extra. That again leads to an increased likelihood of creating F.O.D. if you bring extra stuff onto the aircraft. Don't ever, Ever, EVER put tools or parts in your pockets. Make sure to always remove rings and watches before you climb onto the aircraft.

Good luck with your 15U AIT, it's a fun MOS.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2017 5:48 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 17:48:15 -0400

I just graduated that AIT. It's idiot proof honestly. The hands on test is a part they've already had you take off, and the written is open book. Just pay attention and don't overthink it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2017 10:41 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:41:07 -0400

Follow the maintenance manual

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2017 8:57 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:57:12 -0400

Go hangout with the 15Us in your unit if ya can. Watch them take off blades, transmissions, engines, etc.

Response by PV2 Anna Winchester made Oct 17 at 2017 7:56 AM

PV2 Anna Winchester — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:56:49 -0400

A trained monkey can fix a shithook. Most of the parts are just tedious to get in and out *cough* heater *cough*

Response by SPC Joe Middono made Oct 21 at 2017 11:29 AM

SPC Joe Middono — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:29:08 -0400

Re class or IET

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 6:01 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:01:25 -0500

If you are reclassing you can expect to be treated better that people going through IET, if you are reclassing you are in hotel company where you do PT every morning but after that you get day passes and you can have your POV while in hotel company, from what I heard from my classmates who were hotel compant said they were allowed to drink but not in the barracks, expect the “front load” of the course to be boring and very stale by once you get out on the floor and get hands on the bird the time will fly by. Follow tasks and ask questions when needed. You can learn a lot from instructors and they will gladly let you pick their brain. Just follow what they say and you’ll be okay. Welcome to the Hooker family!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 5:23 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:23:13 -0500

Familiarize yourself with tools. That's all u need to know really.