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Aircraft Structural Maintenance at United States Air Force summary: Aircraft Structural Maintenance specialists are responsible for repairing and maintaining the structural integrity of Air Force aircraft. They perform tasks such as installing replacement parts and repairing physical damage to ensure the safety of the Airmen who fly the aircraft. Candidates must meet specific requirements, including age, citizenship, and ASVAB score, to qualify for this role. MAINTAINING AIRCRAFT INTEGRITY When an aircraft suffers damage, it's essential to fix it and get back in the air. Responsible for repairing physical damage, Aircraft Structural Maintenance specialists maintain the high quality structures of Air Force aircraft. Utilizing various methods, these professionals do everything from installing replacement parts to building a replacement from scratch in order to restore the structural integrity of the aircraft and ensure the safety of the Airmen who fly them. REQUIREMENTS You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum Education You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB. ASVAB Score Requirements 47 Mechanical (M) Qualifications Knowledge of aircraft construction features Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment Keywords: aircraft maintenance, structural integrity, Air Force, repair aircraft, safety, mechanical qualifications, military training, aviation maintenance, ASVAB, replacement parts