Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing KC-130/V-22 aircraft safety equipment and systems transfers directly to the safety-equipment portion of civilian aircraft maintenance.
How to prepare: Gather your military maintenance records for FAA evaluation of experience toward the Airframe rating or both Airframe and Powerplant ratings. For jobs requiring FAA mechanic certification, applicants must be at least 18, meet English-language requirements, qualify through 18 months of appropriate experience for one rating or 30 months concurrently for both, or an approved training route, and pass written, oral, and practical tests.
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.