Vehicle technology (Autotech) technicianטכנאי/ת אוטוטק
What the Vehicle technology (Autotech) technician role asks for, and what it holds
An Autotech technician is a technical role that maintains and repairs IDF vehicles and keeps them ready for use.
Combat supportTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Hebrew score
- 6 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Training Base 20
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in one trait.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
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This is what the work of the role holds.
The IDF uses many kinds of vehicles in routine security activity. Soldiers in the role keep the vehicles of combat units in working order and stay ready for any event.
The work includes servicing vehicles, using testing equipment, and removing and installing vehicle parts. Modern vehicles have advanced drive and electrical systems.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 3 weeks at Training Base 20 and teaches how to diagnose and fix vehicle faults. Learning uses simulators and a personal tablet for each soldier.
Where it trainsTraining Base 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role can be placed in any IDF unit and serve at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Vehicle technology (Autotech) technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
Who can serve as Vehicle technology (Autotech) technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Vehicle technology (Autotech) technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Vehicle technology (Autotech) technician hold?
The course lasts 3 weeks at Training Base 20 and teaches how to diagnose and fix vehicle faults. Learning uses simulators and a personal tablet for each soldier.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Vehicle technology (Autotech) technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.