Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers perform work familiar to some military personnel.
Jobs in this career are similar to the following job classifications in the
13R
Field Artillery (FA) Firefinder Radar Operator (Enlisted)
15D
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (Enlisted)
15H
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer (Enlisted)
15J
OH-58D/Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer (Enlisted)
15T
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (Enlisted)
25C
Radio Operator-Maintainer (Enlisted)
25S
Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer (Enlisted)
91A
M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer (Enlisted)
91B
Wheeled Vehicle Repairer (Enlisted)
91C
Utilities Equipment Repairer (Enlisted)
91D
Tactical Power Generation Specialist (Enlisted)
91F
Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer (Enlisted)
91H
Tracked Vehicle Repairer (Enlisted)
91J
Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (Enlisted)
91M
BRADLEY Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer (Enlisted)
91P
Self Propelled Artillery Systems Maintainer (Enlisted)
91S
STRYKER Systems Maintainer (Enlisted)
94Y
Automatic Test Systems Operator/Maintainer (Enlisted)
AET
Avionics Electrical Technician (Enlisted)
AMT
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
AST
Aviation Survival Technician (Enlisted)
BM
Boatswain's Mate (Enlisted)
DC
Damage Controlman (Enlisted)
EM
Electrician's Mate (Enlisted)
ET
Electronics Technician (Enlisted)
GM
Gunner's Mate (Enlisted)
MK
Machinery Technician (Enlisted)
1C813
Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) Helper (Enlisted)
1C833
Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) Apprentice (Enlisted)
1C853
Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) Journeyman (Enlisted)
1C873
Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) Craftsman (Enlisted)
1C8X3
Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) (Enlisted)
2A313E
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, A-10/U-2 (Enlisted)
2A313L
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, F-15 (Enlisted)
2A313M
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, F-16 (Enlisted)
2A313
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
2A317A
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Helper, F-22 (Enlisted)
2A317B
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Helper, F-35 (Enlisted)
2A318A
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Helper, MQ-1/MQ-9 (Enlisted)
2A318B
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Helper, RQ-4 (Enlisted)
2A333E
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, A-10/U-2 (Enlisted)
2A333L
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, F-15 (Enlisted)
2A333M
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, F-16 (Enlisted)
2A333
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A337A
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Apprentice, F-22 (Enlisted)
2A337B
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Apprentice, F-35 (Enlisted)
2A338A
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, MQ-1/MQ-9 (Enlisted)
2A338B
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, RQ-4 (Enlisted)
2A353E
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, A-10/U-2 (Enlisted)
2A353L
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, F-15 (Enlisted)
2A353M
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman (Enlisted)
2A357A
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Journeyman, F-22 (Enlisted)
2A357B
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Journeyman, F-35 (Enlisted)
2A358A
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, MQ-1/MQ-9 (Enlisted)
2A358B
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, RQ-4 (Enlisted)
2A373
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A377
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A378
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A3X3
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Enlisted)
2A3X7
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) (Enlisted)
2A3X8
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance (Enlisted)
2A511A
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Enlisted)
2A511B
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-130/C-27J (Enlisted)
2A511C
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-5 (Enlisted)
2A511D
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-17 (Enlisted)
2A511
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
2A512B
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Helper, H-60 (Enlisted)
2A512D
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Helper, CV-22 (Enlisted)
2A512
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
2A514A
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, Any C-135/E-3/E-8 (Enlisted)
2A514B
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, KC-10 (Enlisted)
2A514C
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, KC-46 (Enlisted)
2A514D
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-52 (Enlisted)
2A514E
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-1 (Enlisted)
2A514F
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-2 (Enlisted)
2A531A
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Enlisted)
2A531B
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-130/C-27J (Enlisted)
2A531C
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-5 (Enlisted)
2A531D
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-17 (Enlisted)
2A531
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A532B
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, H-60 (Enlisted)
2A532D
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, CV-22 (Enlisted)
2A532
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A534A
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, Any C-135/E-3/E-8 (Enlisted)
2A534B
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, KC-10 (Enlisted)
2A534C
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, KC-46 (Enlisted)
2A534D
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-52 (Enlisted)
2A534E
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-1 (Enlisted)
2A534F
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-2 (Enlisted)
2A551A
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Enlisted)
2A551B
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-130/C-27J (Enlisted)
2A551C
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-5 (Enlisted)
2A551D
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-17 (Enlisted)
2A552B
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, H-60 (Enlisted)
2A552D
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, CV-22 (Enlisted)
2A554A
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, Any C-135/E-3/E-8 (Enlisted)
2A554B
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, KC-10 (Enlisted)
2A554C
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, KC-46 (Enlisted)
2A554D
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-52 (Enlisted)
2A554E
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-1 (Enlisted)
2A554F
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-2 (Enlisted)
2A571
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A572
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A574
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A5X1
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (Enlisted)
2A5X2
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance (Enlisted)
2A5X4
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance (Enlisted)
2A611C
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF34, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A611D
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, F100, F119, F135 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A611E
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, F101, F110, F118 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A611H
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, Turboprop And Turboshaft Propulsion (Enlisted)
2A611
Aerospace Propulsion Helper (Enlisted)
2A613
Aircrew Egress Systems Helper (Enlisted)
2A614
Aircraft Fuel Systems Helper (Enlisted)
2A615
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Helper (Enlisted)
2A631C
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF34, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A631D
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, F100, F119, F135 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A631E
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, F101, F110, F118 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A631H
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, Turboprop And Turboshaft Propulsion (Enlisted)
2A631
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A633
Aircrew Egress Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A634
Aircraft Fuel Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A635
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A651C
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF34, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A651F
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, F100, F101, F110, F118, F119, F135 Jet Engines (Enlisted)
2A651H
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, Turboprop And Turboshaft Propulsion (Enlisted)
2A653
Aircrew Egress Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
2A654
Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
2A655
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
2A671G
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, Turbofan and Turbojet Propulsion (Enlisted)
2A671H
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, Turboprop And Turboshaft Propulsion (Enlisted)
2A673
Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A674
Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A675
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A691
Aerospace Propulsion Superintendent (Enlisted)
2A6X1
Aerospace Propulsion (Enlisted)
2A6X3
Aircrew Egress Systems (Enlisted)
2A6X4
Aircraft Fuel Systems (Enlisted)
2A6X5
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems (Enlisted)
2A712
Nondestructive Inspection Helper (Enlisted)
2A732
Nondestructive Inspection Apprentice (Enlisted)
2A752
Nondestructive Inspection Journeyman (Enlisted)
2A772
Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman (Enlisted)
2A7X2
Nondestructive Inspection (Enlisted)
2M011A
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Helper, ICBM (Enlisted)
2M011B
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Helper, ALCM (Enlisted)
2M011
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
2M012
Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
2M031A
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Apprentice, ICBM (Enlisted)
2M031B
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Apprentice, ALCM (Enlisted)
2M031
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
2M032
Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
2M051
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Journeyman (Enlisted)
2M052
Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Journeyman (Enlisted)
2M071
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2M072
Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2M0X1
Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance (Enlisted)
2M0X2
Missile And Space Systems Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T311A
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T311C
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Helper, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T311
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
2T331A
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T331C
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Apprentice, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T331
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
2T351A
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T351C
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Journeyman, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance (Enlisted)
2T351
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman (Enlisted)
2T371
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
2T3X1
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (Enlisted)
2W011
Munitions Systems Helper (Enlisted)
2W031
Munitions Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
2W051
Munitions Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
2W071
Munitions Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
2W091
Munitions Systems Superintendent (Enlisted)
2W0X1
Munitions Systems (Enlisted)
2W211
Nuclear Weapons Helper (Enlisted)
2W231
Nuclear Weapons Apprentice (Enlisted)
2W251
Nuclear Weapons Journeyman (Enlisted)
2W271
Nuclear Weapons Craftsman (Enlisted)
2W291
Nuclear Weapons Superintendent (Enlisted)
2W2X1
Nuclear Weapons (Enlisted)
3E011
Electrical Systems Helper (Enlisted)
3E012
Electrical Power Production Helper (Enlisted)
3E031
Electrical Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
3E032
Electrical Power Production Apprentice (Enlisted)
3E051
Electrical Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
3E052
Electrical Power Production Journeyman (Enlisted)
3E071
Electrical Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
3E072
Electrical Power Production Craftsman (Enlisted)
3E0X1
Electrical Systems (Enlisted)
3E0X2
Electrical Power Production (Enlisted)
3E111
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Helper (Enlisted)
3E131
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Apprentice (Enlisted)
3E151
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Journeyman (Enlisted)
3E171
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Craftsman (Enlisted)
3E1X1
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Enlisted)
3E411
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Helper (Enlisted)
3E431
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Apprentice (Enlisted)
3E451
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Journeyman (Enlisted)
3E471
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Craftsman (Enlisted)
3E4X1
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance (Enlisted)
0621
Transmissions System Operator (Enlisted)
0627
Satellite Transmissions System Operator (Enlisted)
0842
Field Artillery Radar Operator (Enlisted)
1142
Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician (Enlisted)
2111
Small Arms Repairer/Technician (Enlisted)
2131
Towed Artillery Systems Technician (Enlisted)
2141
Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Repairer/Technician (Enlisted)
2146
Main Battle Tank (MBT) Repairer/Technician (Enlisted)
2147
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Repairer/Technician (Enlisted)
2171
Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer (Enlisted)
3531
Motor Vehicle Operator (Enlisted)
5939
Aviation Communication Systems Technician (Enlisted)
5948
Aviation Radar Repairer (Enlisted)
5951
Aviation Meteorological Equipment Technician, OMA/IMA (Enlisted)
5953
Air Traffic Control Radar Technician (Enlisted)
5954
Air Traffic Control Communications Technician (Enlisted)
6073
Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician (Enlisted)
6276
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief, KC-130 (Enlisted)
62XX
Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing) (Enlisted)
6332
Aircraft Avionics Technician, AV-8B (Enlisted)
6333
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, EA-6 (Enlisted)
6336
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, KC-130 (Enlisted)
6337
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, F/A-18 (Enlisted)
6432
Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technician, IMA (Enlisted)
6499
Mobile Facility Technician (Enlisted)
6531
Aircraft Ordnance Technician (Enlisted)
6541
Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician (Enlisted)
AE
Aviation Electrician's Mate (Enlisted)
AO
Aviation Ordnanceman (Enlisted)
AS
Aviation Support Equipmentman (Enlisted)
BM
Boatswain's Mate (Enlisted)
EM
Electrician's Mate (Enlisted)
EN
Engineman (Enlisted)
ET
Electronics Technician (Enlisted)
FCA
Fire Controlman (AEGIS) (Enlisted)
FC
Fire Controlman (Enlisted)
GM
Gunner's Mate (Enlisted)
GSE
Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) (Enlisted)
GSM
Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) (Enlisted)
HT
Hull Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
MMA
Machinists Mate, Non-Nuclear, Submarine Auxiliary (Enlisted)
MMN
Machinists Mate, Nuclear Power (Enlisted)
MM
Machinist's Mate (Enlisted)
The following military occupations are no longer in active use:
TM
Torpedoman's Mate (Enlisted)
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