62XX Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing)

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
• safety management and risk mitigation
• quality assurance and inspections
• maintenance documentation and recordkeeping
• test equipment operation
• flight line operations and ground handling

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.
• Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.

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