U.S. Army Recruiting Chicago

12/23/2020

OVERVIEW
The aircraft power plant repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.

JOB DUTIES
Maintain engine assemblies and engine systems
Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
Perform limited maintenance operational checks
Use and maintain common/special tools
Prepare requests for turn-ins and repair parts

Requirements

Those who wish to apply must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. You must score high in the Mechanical Maintenance Section of the test.

TRAINING
Job training for an aircraft power plant repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and over 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems
Engine disassembly, inspection and repair
Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings

Helpful Skills
Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics
Interest in working with aircrafts
Ability to use hand and power tools
Working with engine mechanics

Required ASVAB Score(s)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104

12/23/2020

OVERVIEW:
Religious Affairs Specialists provide much-needed support to the chaplains during missions and everyday activities. A Religious Affairs Specialist’s primary purpose is support for the unit ministry team programs and worship services.

JOB DUTIES:
Synchronize religious support in the contemporary operating environment
Coordinate force protection for religious support operations
Coordinate the circulation of the unit ministry team in the contemporary operating environment
Operate communication equipment and digital reporting systems
Assist in planning religious support operations and deployments
Maintain reports, files and administrative data for religious operations.
Apply technology to religious operations
Conduct specialized peer counseling for combat stress casualties

TRAINING:
Job training for a Religious Affairs Specialist position requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE:
English grammar, spelling and punctuation
Typing and clerical skills
Preparing forms and correspondence in Army style
Roles and responsibilities of Army chaplains
Religious history and background

12/23/2020

OVERVIEW
A human resources specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall welfare and well-being while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective.

CONTRACT LENGTH:
4 Years Min up to 6 Years.

JOB DUTIES:
Assist on all human resource support matters
Oversight of all strength management and strength distribution actions
Responsible for the readiness, health and welfare of all Soldiers.
Postal and personnel accountability support
Maintain emergency notification data

TRAINING:
Job training for human resources specialist begins with 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions on human resource systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Additional training opportunities will be available based on the type of unit you are assigned to, including (but not limited to) postal operations, airborne or air assault school.

HELPFUL SKILLS
Aptitude for English and business administration
Able to follow detailed orders
Sound people skills

COMPENSATION:
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

12/23/2020

OVERVIEW
The automated logistical specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts.

JOB DUTIES
Establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports
Review and verify quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents
Unload, unpack, count, segregate, palletize and store incoming supplies and equipment
Construct bins, shelving and other storage aids
Simplify and standardize the collection and use of maintenance data
Raise the quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management

TRAINING
Job training for an automated logistical specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in handling and storing stock.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Stock control and accounting procedures
Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock
Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition
Procedures for handling medical and food supplies

Helpful Skills
Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing
Keep accurate records
Enjoy physical work
Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment

ALLOWANCES:
Housing allowance (Rent&Util): Based on employment location
Clothing allowance: $347.00
Subsistence: $365.00
Dislocation allowance: Based on pay grade

BONUSES:
Bonuses are based on your aptitude. Currently not available for this position.

INCENTIVES:
Qualified applicants can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses after 3 years in this job.

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk or storekeeper with civilian factories, repair shops, department stores, and government warehouses.

12/23/2020

1st Cavalry Division

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12/23/2020

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#OperationChristmasDrop - A Pilot’s Point of View. 🎁 ✈️

Watch how delivering humanitarian supplies and gifts in the world's longest running airdrop mission brings the magic back to the holidays for a United States Air Force pilot. #KnowYourMil

10/15/2020

I still cannot believe a lot of people in Chicago don't know this about the Chicago Police Department.

10/11/2020

Motivation before every Monday mornings

Motivation

09/17/2020

Conduct integrated and synchronized offensive cyberspace operations by targeting enemy and hostile adversary activities and capabilities. These specialists also conduct defensive operations to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems. They are responsible for detecting, identifying, and responding to attacks against friendly networks with other lethal and nonlethal actions that enable commanders to gain an advantage in cyberspace, across all domains.

09/09/2020

Accepting walk-ins Monday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm. And we are still offering sign on bonuses.

08/21/2020

The cycle continues, today is day 234 since you made your year 2020 resolution. If you still do not see the change, perhaps its time you spoke to us. #armyjobs

08/21/2020

OVERVIEW
The air traffic control operator is responsible for tracking planes and giving them landing and takeoff instructions at air traffic control facilities.

JOB DUTIES
Control airborne and ground traffic
Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities
Process flight plan data and maintain logs, records, files and tape recordings of voice communications

TRAINING
Job training for an air traffic control operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Air traffic control management and operational procedures
Communications and radar procedures
Aircraft recognition
Takeoff, landing and ground control procedures

08/21/2020

OVERVIEW
The automated logistical specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts.

JOB DUTIES
Establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports
Review and verify quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents
Unload, unpack, count, segregate, palletize and store incoming supplies and equipment
Construct bins, shelving and other storage aids
Simplify and standardize the collection and use of maintenance data
Raise the quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management

TRAINING
Job training for an automated logistical specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in handling and storing stock.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Stock control and accounting procedures
Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock
Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition
Procedures for handling medical and food supplies

Helpful Skills
Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing
Keep accurate records
Enjoy physical work
Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment

ALLOWANCES:
Housing allowance (Rent&Util): Based on employment location
Clothing allowance: $347.00
Subsistence: $365.00
Dislocation allowance: Based on pay grade

BONUSES:
Bonuses are based on your aptitude. Currently not available for this position.

INCENTIVES:
Qualified applicants can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses after 3 years in this job.

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk or storekeeper with civilian factories, repair shops, department stores, and government warehouses.

08/21/2020

OVERVIEW
The geospatial intelligence imagery analyst is responsible for analyzing overhead and aerial imagery developed by photographic and electronic means. They provide Army personnel with critical information about enemy forces, potential battle areas and combat operations support.

JOB DUTIES
Produce intelligence by analyzing images, fixed/moving targets and geospatial data
Identify military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment and defenses
Determine the location and dimensions of objects
Conduct Battle Damage Assessment

REQUIREMENTS:
No law violations
Must be able to pass a drug test
Must be a citizen (no exceptions)
Must have a good math and arithmetic knowledge

TRAINING
Job training for a geospatial intelligence imagery analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Planning overhead and aerial imagery collection
Preparing maps, charts, reports and Geospatial-Intelligence
Using computer systems and imagery exploitation software
Analysis of fixed/moving target indicators, geospatial data and overhead/aerial images

HELPFUL SKILLS
Interest in reading maps and charts
Gathering information and studying its meaning
Ability to think, speak and write clearly

ALLOWANCES:
Housing allowance (Rent&Util): Based on employment location
Clothing allowance: $347.00
Subsistence: $365.00
Dislocation allowance: Based on pay grade

BONUSES:
Bonuses are based on your aptitude. Currently not available for this position.

INCENTIVES:
Qualified applicants can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses after 3 years in this job.

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in research, business planning and even government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.

08/21/2020

OVERVIEW
The interior electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance for all of the Army’s interior electrical systems.

JOB DUTIES
Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes and lightning rods
Read blueprints, wire plans and repair orders to determine layouts/repair
Test equipment for the operational conduction of circuits
Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires and faulty equipment
Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures

REQUIREMENTS
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or at least 15 college credits from a regionally accredited college. Must be able to pass a drug screen test.

TRAINING
Job training for interior electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions, including on-the-job instruction for installation and repair.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Fundamentals of electricity
Electrical circuit troubleshooting
Safety procedures
Techniques for wiring switches, outlets and junction boxes
Helpful Skills
An interest in electricity, science and math
Ability to use hand tools
Preference for doing physical work

COMPENSATION
Total compensation AFTER BEING HIRED, includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

Education Benefits
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

07/28/2020

Overview
Information technology specialists are responsible for maintaining, processing and troubleshooting military computer systems/operations.

Job Duties
Maintenance of networks, hardware and software
Provide customer and network administration services
Construct, edit and test computer programs

07/28/2020

OVERVIEW:
Religious Affairs Specialists provide much-needed support to the chaplains during missions and everyday activities. A Religious Affairs Specialist’s primary purpose is support for the unit ministry team programs and worship services.

JOB DUTIES:
Synchronize religious support in the contemporary operating environment
Coordinate force protection for religious support operations
Coordinate the circulation of the unit ministry team in the contemporary operating environment
Operate communication equipment and digital reporting systems
Assist in planning religious support operations and deployments
Maintain reports, files and administrative data for religious operations.
Apply technology to religious operations
Conduct specialized peer counseling for combat stress casualties

TRAINING:
Job training for a Religious Affairs Specialist position requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE:
English grammar, spelling and punctuation
Typing and clerical skills
Preparing forms and correspondence in Army style
Roles and responsibilities of Army chaplains
Religious history and background

07/28/2020

OVERVIEW
A human resources specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall welfare and well-being while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective.

CONTRACT LENGTH:
4 Years Min up to 6 Years.

JOB DUTIES:
Assist on all human resource support matters
Oversight of all strength management and strength distribution actions
Responsible for the readiness, health and welfare of all Soldiers.
Postal and personnel accountability support
Maintain emergency notification data

TRAINING:
Job training for human resources specialist begins with 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions on human resource systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Additional training opportunities will be available based on the type of unit you are assigned to, including (but not limited to) postal operations, airborne or air assault school.

HELPFUL SKILLS
Aptitude for English and business administration
Able to follow detailed orders
Sound people skills

COMPENSATION:
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.