Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
UH-60 inspection, subsystem replacement, manual-based repair, and maintenance recordkeeping directly overlap with civilian aircraft maintenance work.
How to prepare: Gather records documenting your military maintenance duties and experience for FAA evaluation toward Airframe and Powerplant ratings. An FAA mechanic certificate is not required for every airline mechanic job, but air carriers often require it for hiring.
What the civilian work involves
- 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.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Access Software AIRPAX