Plumbing and Environmental Support Specialties AFSCs 552X5/566X1.
Abstract
Plumbing Specialty (AFS 552X5). This career ladder has had a long and relatively stable history as an Air Force Specialty. It originated in 1951 as DAFSC 564X0, a designation which it retained until 31 May 1975. At that time, it was redesignated DAFSC 552X5. There have been no major changes in assigned functions or tasks since the last Occupational Survey Report was published in December 1975. In December 1977, military plumbers were compared to civilian Air Force plumbers in terms of jobs performed and job interest (see AFHRL-TR-77-78). Personnel in the Plumbing career ladder are responsible for installing and repairing pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, and equipment; evaluating and correcting plumbing systems for corrosion and scale; and testing and inspecting plumbing systems. The equipment and fixtures that Air Force plumbers work with include, but are not limited, but are not limited to, iron, steel, plastic, fiber, and copper piping and tubing, water heaters, sinks, toilets, and showers; and pumps, traps, drains, meters, unions, and fittings. Plumbers enter the career ladder by either attending the basic course, 3ABR55235, conducted at Sheppard AFB TX or by directed duty assignment. Approximately 42 percent enter the career ladder through attendance of the basic course, which currently lasts 27 academic days. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085828