Description
The aircraft powerplant repairer supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components.
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
- Supply and parts coordination
Common Certifications
- FAA Powerplant Certificate
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level I/II
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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