What’s it like being a 15R?

2017-12-31T12:35:45-05:00

Just changed my job, go to AIT next month.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 1:22 PM

2017-12-31T13:22:36-05:00

It’s what you make of it, everyone will have there own opinion about it. Some days will be good, some days will be straight up the worst.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 3:16 PM

2017-12-31T15:16:03-05:00

I would’ve stayed 11B, although the job sets you up for success in the outside world

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 9:11 PM

2017-12-31T21:11:45-05:00

It’s a lot of work as you deal with airframe, powertrain, and propulsion among others. I’m the other side of the Apache world (15Y) and we handle the electrical, navigation, comms, weapons, and survivablilty. We are better, and are ok with letting y’all (the winded drinking window lickers) how it is. But on a serious note, it’s a tough but rewarding job. You will bust your Ass.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 12:58 PM

2018-01-02T12:58:42-05:00

Yeah..same I was in a sniper section for 2 and a half years... Things were great..but there is nothing that translates to the civilian world...so figured I’d go 15R maybe go for for Boeing up by Seattle later on.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 6:11 PM

2018-01-03T18:11:51-05:00

You want to be a crewchief on the only bird that crewchiefs don't fly with?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 12:15 PM

2018-01-04T12:15:25-05:00

A lot of wrench turning. Should have went 15T

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2018 11:56 AM

2018-01-13T11:56:10-05:00

I’ve been a R for 10 years. It’s a maintenance heavy aircraft. Basically a flying computer with weapons and sensors all over it, so it can be finicky. All I can say is work hard and give a damn about it. Dig into the IETM, read some theory of ops. Be familiar with ATP 3-04.7, DA Pam 738-751, and the 204 series. That will give you a solid knowledge base.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2018 10:51 AM

2018-01-31T10:51:11-05:00

I’m a Romeo and I love it, the job is great.

Response by SFC Casimir Vital made Feb 21 at 2018 8:39 AM

2018-02-21T08:39:02-05:00

Fun and hard work. But gratifying.