Description
The aircraft maintenance (fixed wing) mechanics inspect, maintain, test and repair aircraft airframes and airframe components, hydraulic/pneumatic and structure systems, safety equipment and systems power plants and power plant systems and perform duties relating to flight line operations.
Core Skills
- aircraft systems troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical data and maintenance manual interpretation
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance
- powerplant and fuel systems maintenance
- avionics and electrical interface awareness
- safety management and risk mitigation
- quality assurance and inspections
- maintenance documentation and recordkeeping
- use of digital maintenance and logistics systems
- test equipment operation
- fault isolation and root cause analysis
- tool control and FOD prevention
- flight line operations and ground handling
- team leadership and supervision
- technical communication with engineers and pilots
- time management in high-tempo environments
- compliance with regulatory and technical standards
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- Aircraft Type-Specific Training (as applicable)
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II/III
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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