6227 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, F-404

Core Skills

• gas turbine engine maintenance
• aircraft powerplant troubleshooting
• technical data interpretation
• preventive maintenance scheduling
• test equipment operation
• quality assurance and inspection
• maintenance documentation and logbook management
• parts identification and supply coordination
• safety and hazard control (fuel, high-energy systems)
• adherence to maintenance standards and procedures

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• 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.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.