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CREECH, from page 6 __________ The avionics course teaches special-
ists the theory of operation of electrical
ers,” Christopher said. “The mechanics systems and electronics, as well as hands-
class offers advanced maintenance train- on maintenance. The weapons course
ing on the MQ-9 systems and subsystems teaches troubleshooting and system-
for crew chiefs.” specific knowledge.

The MQ-1 and MQ-9 systems classes Approximately 12 to 20 students
enhance the RPA enterprise by training come through each month; currently
the caretakers of the aircraft. The MQ-9 nine students are training in three
communications class teaches students classes. Having an operating location
the basic system overview and the theory at Creech AFB is more cost efficient
of operation of the aircraft systems. In compared to sending the students
the mechanics class, the students perform TDY for training.
hands-on maintenance on the landing
gear, propeller, and airframe components. “Providing current instruction at
Creech is saving the Air Force $291,000

Detachment 13, U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty
Operation Location
A instructors and stu- Tech. Sgt. Daren, Detachment 13 Operation Location A instructor, checks logistics on
dents place a landing aircraft parts at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 6. Det. 13 OL-A provides maintenance
gear into an aircraft training to the remotely piloted aircraft enterprise. Crew chiefs, avionics, weapons and
at Creech Air Force communications courses are offered from the staff of six instructors.
Base, Nev., Nov. 6.
Det. 13 OL-A provides a year in TDY costs,” said Christopher. from all different backgrounds,” he said.
maintenance train- Christopher went on to say the most The training implemented depends on
ing to the remotely
piloted aircraft en- interesting part about his job is the in- the training that is produced this year
terprise. Crew chiefs, teractions with the students. for the 432nd Maintenance Squadron
avionics, weapons and also what is projected for the rest
and communications “Many of them are still young in the of the year.
courses are offered Air Force and we get to experience people
from the staff of six
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty instructors.

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