DA Form 7817: Aviation Maintainer Training Record Guide

DA Form 7817: Aviation Maintainer Training Record Guide – U.S. Army aviation units rely on highly skilled maintainers to keep aircraft mission-ready. DA Form 7817, officially titled the Aviation Maintainer Training Record, is a critical document in the Army’s standardized training system for aviation maintenance personnel.

This form helps commanders track, evaluate, and certify the proficiency of Soldiers in aviation maintenance MOSs (such as 15-series). It supports the Aviation Maintenance Training Program (AMTP) outlined in TC 3-04.71.

What Is DA Form 7817?

DA Form 7817 is a two-page record used to document an individual aviation maintainer’s training events, evaluations, maintenance level (ML) designations, and significant remarks.

It serves as a permanent part of the Individual Flight Records Folder (IFRF) or equivalent maintenance training folder. The form captures progressive training from apprentice (ML0) through advanced levels up to master repairer (ML4).

Key Details:

  • Proponent: TRADOC
  • For use with: TC 3-04.71, Commander’s Aviation Maintenance Training Program (December 2020)
  • Latest Version: October 2020 (DA FORM 7817, OCT 2020)
  • Purpose: Record major training events, evaluations (GO/NOGO), and maintenance level qualifications for aviation maintainers.

Importance of DA Form 7817 in the AMTP

The AMTP standardizes training across Active Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard aviation units. It addresses gaps in maintainer proficiency identified in earlier assessments and builds a professional development path similar to the Aviator Readiness Level (RL) program.

DA Form 7817 plays a central role by:

  • Documenting Individual Critical Task List (ICTL) evaluations.
  • Recording maintenance level designations (ML0–ML4), which indicate trained status.
  • Supporting commander evaluations and readiness reporting.
  • Providing a transferable training history when Soldiers change units (must be presented within 14 days).
  • Helping qualify personnel for aviation badges, promotions, and assignments.

Designation of a maintenance level on this form officially constitutes a “trained” status for that skill level.

Who Uses DA Form 7817?

  • Aviation maintainers in 15-series MOSs (e.g., 15B, 15R, 15T, 15U, etc.)
  • Maintenance leaders, NCOs, and commanders
  • Department of the Army Civilians (DAC) technicians in aviation roles
  • Units conducting qualification, progression, refresher, and sustainment training

How to Fill Out DA Form 7817?

The form includes sections for:

  • Maintainer’s name, rank, DoD ID, MOS, and sheet number.
  • Date, Event/Remarks (e.g., specific ICTL tasks, training events, evaluations).
  • Recorded By (Print/Sign).
  • GO/NOGO/NA evaluation results.
  • Initials of the maintainer.
  • Continuation remarks on page 2.

Best Practices:

  • Use it to record all major events per TC 3-04.71 guidance.
  • Pair it with supporting forms like DA Form 5164-R (Hands-On Evaluation) or DA Form 4856 (Counseling).
  • Maintain accuracy for inspections and audits.
  • Update promptly after evaluations or significant training.

Commanders use these records to assess unit maintenance capabilities and ensure high operational readiness rates.

Download Official DA Form 7817

Official Fillable PDF: Download DA Form 7817 here (U.S. Army Publishing Directorate).

Always use the latest version from armypubs.army.mil for compliance.

  • TC 3-04.71: Commander’s Aviation Maintenance Training Program (primary reference).
  • Individual Critical Task Lists (ICTLs) via Central Army Registry.
  • Army Aviation publications on armypubs.army.mil.

Why Proper Use of DA Form 7817 Matters?

Accurate maintenance of this form contributes directly to:

  • Higher aircraft readiness rates.
  • Safer operations.
  • Professional development of aviation maintainers.
  • Compliance with Army standards during inspections.

For U.S. Army aviation units, mastering the AMTP and tools like DA Form 7817 is essential to sustaining combat power.

Note: This information is based on official U.S. Army publications as of the latest available data. Always consult your unit’s training officer, TC 3-04.71, and current Army regulations for the most up-to-date guidance.