Description
Keeping our fleet refueled and our bombers ready to fly are monumental tasks. It’s the job of the Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance specialists to inspect, troubleshoot and repair aircraft structures, engines and hydraulic systems. These professionals do everything from removing and installing engine components to identifying corrosion for prevention and repair to ensure that every time aircraft are in use they are safe and operating at full capacity.
Core Skills
- Aircraft systems troubleshooting
- Hydraulic, fuel, and engine systems maintenance
- Use of diagnostic and test equipment
- Technical order and schematic interpretation
- Computerized maintenance management
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Root cause analysis and fault isolation
- Technical documentation and digital recordkeeping
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Team coordination in maintenance operations
- Time-critical problem solving
- Continuous improvement and reliability focus
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II/III (as applicable)
- Aircraft Type Training/Certification (Boeing, Airbus, etc.)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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