Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
2. 02Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
3. 03Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
4. 04Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
5. 05Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
6. 06Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
7. 07Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
8. 08Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
9. 09Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
10. 10Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
11. 11Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, and or moving parts.
12. 12Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment, such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, or ammeters.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading