6282 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8

Core Skills

• electro-mechanical troubleshooting
• safety systems diagnostics and repair
• preventive maintenance and inspections
• technical manual interpretation
• fault isolation and root cause analysis
• test equipment usage
• documentation and maintenance records
• quality assurance and control
• configuration management (hardware)
• tool control and accountability

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

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.