Description
Maintains and repairs aircraft structures at unit through depot level, including metal, composite, and surface components. Skilled in structural analysis, fabrication, welding, corrosion control, technical drawings, and quality-focused maintenance practices.
Core Skills
- aircraft structural maintenance
- technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- precision measurement and inspection
- quality assurance and control
- maintenance documentation
- root cause analysis
- safety and compliance adherence
- use of hand and power tools
- basic electronics familiarity
- teamwork and coordination
- problem solving
- preventive maintenance planning
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
- NDT Level I/II Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- Aircraft Structural Repair Manufacturer Training
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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