What level of maintenance is typically carried out by aviation support battalions?

The typical level of maintenance carried out by aviation support battalions is intermediate level maintenance. This level of maintenance is focused on tasks that require specialized skills and equipment, often bridging the gap between basic maintenance performed at the unit level and comprehensive repairs carried out at the depot level.

Intermediate level maintenance includes substantial repairs, modifications, and enhancements that might be too complex for lower-level maintenance personnel. It often involves testing, troubleshooting, and replacing major components to ensure that aircraft systems are functioning optimally. This is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of aircraft in the field.

In contrast, unit level maintenance is generally limited to routine tasks that can be performed by flight line crews and does not typically encompass the more complex maintenance tasks that aviation support battalions handle. Field level maintenance focuses on direct support to ensure aircraft are functional and ready for immediate deployment, while depot level maintenance involves extensive overhaul processes that are conducted at specialized facilities.