15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer

Core Skills

• Turbine engine maintenance and repair
• Powerplant system diagnostics
• Reading technical drawings and manuals
• Use of precision measurement tools
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Quality assurance and inspection
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Maintenance documentation and compliance
• Safety and risk management
• Team leadership and work center supervision

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.