Mechanic

U.S. Army•Mechanicsville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tasked with keeping the Army's vehicles and machines in proper running order. MOSs range from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment, and watercraft.

Requirements

Must have an interest in joining the Army.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
17 to 34 years old.
Healthy and in good physical condition.
In good moral standing with no felony-level offenses.
Must be able to meet height/weight standards.
No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service.
No tattoos on the hands, neck, or face.
Pass (ASVAB)
10 weeks of Basic Training.
13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Responsibilities

Keeping the Army's vehicles and machines in proper running order.
Servicing aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment, and watercraft.

Benefits

Up to $40,000 enlistment bonuses.
Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits.
Additional living expenses for those who have dependents.
Clothing and food allowance.
Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors.
Travel.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (up to full college tuition, money for housing and books; covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on length of service).
The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (helps members of the Army Reserve pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment).
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (up to $50,000 to repay current outstanding student loan debt for in-demand jobs, and up to $30,000 for all other jobs).
Training and certifications including: Online schooling and correspondence courses, Part-time schooling, Entrepreneurship training, Flight school, Licensing and certification courses, Vocational training and trade schools, National testing, On-the-job training, Tutorial assistance.