Description
Manages, inspects, and maintains aviation life support systems such as survival gear, oxygen, and protective equipment.
Core Skills
- preventive maintenance
- safety and risk management
- inspection and quality assurance
- technical manual interpretation
- documentation and recordkeeping
- inventory and lifecycle management
- tool and test equipment handling
- root cause analysis
- configuration control
- training and mentoring
- time management
- teamwork and collaboration
Common Certifications
- FAA A&P Mechanic Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation)
- Certified Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician (CALSET)
- Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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