Description
Helicopter Airframe Mechanics, UH/AH-1; inspect, service, maintain, and repair aircraft airframe structures, composite material, and hydraulic systems.
Core Skills
- airframe structural maintenance
- composite material repair
- hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair
- aircraft inspection and documentation
- technical data and schematic interpretation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- safety and regulatory compliance
- use of precision tools and test equipment
- quality assurance and control
- maintenance planning and coordination
- root cause analysis
- teamwork in high-tempo environments
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II/III
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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