Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing AV-8/TAV-8 aircraft safety equipment transfers directly to the aircraft maintenance work within this occupation.
How to prepare: Gather your military maintenance records for FAA review to determine whether your documented experience supports an Airframe rating, a Powerplant rating, or both. For the experience-based certificate route, the FAA requires 18 months of appropriate practical experience for one rating or 30 months concurrently covering both; applicants must also be at least 18, meet English-language requirements, and pass knowledge, oral, and practical tests, with approved school or military training routes also available.
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.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.