Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Inspection, diagnostics, repair, and component rebuilding on military and commercial general-purpose vehicles transfer directly to automotive service work.
How to prepare: Compare your documented vehicle repairs with a local automotive shop's services and arrange hands-on training for unfamiliar diagnostic equipment.
What the civilian work involves
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.