EOD TechnicianBy: Dalton Smith

Nature of Work

Research and identify ordnance

Assist in the preparation and use of advance robotics

Explosively disposing of hazardous ordnance

Prepare and maintain tools, equipment and vehicles

Handling explosives on a daily basis

Education and Training Needed

10 week Basic Training at Fort Jackson SC Explosive Ordinance Disposal Degree Earned 48 weeks of Advanced Individual Training School location is Fort Lee VA College Credits earned 52

Other Qualifications

A U.S. citizen 17-35 years old

In good physical condition

In good moral standing

Job Outlook

Opportunities should be excellent for qualified individuals in all branches of the Armed Forces.

The United States spends a significant portion of its overall budget on national defense.

The number of active-duty personnel is expected to remain roughly constant through 2020.

the drawdown from recent conflicts may lead to a decrease in the number of active-duty personnel.

The current goal of the Armed Forces is to maintain a force sufficient to fight and win two major regional conflicts at the same time.

Potential Earnings In addition to normal military pay and

allowances, the Air Force offers a $8,000 enlistment

bonus for EOD Technicians. earn extra demolition pay and may

qualify for additional special duty assignment pay

dive pay parachute jump pay and/or foreign

language pay

Related Occupations

Munitions systems Aircraft Armament Systems Special Missions Aviation Pararescue Special Vehicle Maintenance

Aircraft Structural Maintenance

My Great Grandfather was an Aircraft Mechanic during World War II

Nature of work

Inspect damage and repair or replace plastic, fiberglass, bonded structures and bonded honeycomb assemblies and cut, bend and install hardware on all types of tubing

Balance aircraft control surfaces and ensure that repairs are pressure-, fluid- and weather-tight

Seal fabricated tubing assemblies, select components and fabricate and pull test aircraft cable assemblies

Operate and maintain powered and nonpowered tools and equipment to include precision measurement equipment

Use various methods of identifying metals, such as mechanical and chemical testing, in order to ensure that the proper corrosion treatment procedures are followed

Education and Training needed

8 and a half week Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB

Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree Earned

76 days of Tech School College credits earned: 29 The only Tech school for this is in

Florida

Other Qualifications

A U.S. citizen

17-35 years old

In good physical condition

In good moral standing

Job outlook

Opportunities should be excellent for qualified individuals in all branches of the Armed Forces.

The United States spends a significant portion of its overall budget on national defense.

The number of active-duty personnel is expected to remain roughly constant through 2020.

the drawdown from recent conflicts may lead to a decrease in the number of active-duty personnel.

The current goal of the Armed Forces is to maintain a force sufficient to fight and win two major regional conflicts at the same time.

Potential Earnings

The average pay for an Aircraft Structural Mechanic is $86,000

Related occupations

Aircraft Metals Technology Structural Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

and Refrigeration