Navy Rating · Aviation
AME Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment
Overview
An Aviation Structural Mechanic specializing in safety equipment maintains ejection seats, canopy jettison components, and aircraft environmental control, fire extinguishing, oxygen, and life support systems. They inspect and install explosive devices and ejection seat components, service oxygen and nitrogen systems, and perform daily, preflight, postflight, conditional, and periodic aircraft inspections.
Core Skills
- aircraft safety and life support systems maintenance
- ejection seat and canopy systems servicing
- environmental control systems troubleshooting
- oxygen and pressurization systems maintenance
- fire extinguishing system maintenance
- technical inspection and quality assurance
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical manual and schematic interpretation
- documentation and maintenance recordkeeping
- adherence to strict procedures and checklists
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Access Software AIRPAX
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Aviation Structures
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
- Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
Career Growth
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Certified Aerospace Technician -Vehicle Processing
- Certified Control Systems Technician: Level I (CCST-I) · Funded
- Certified Control Systems Technician Master: Level III (CCST-III) · Funded
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.
Related Occupations
- Avionics Technicians
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Aircraft Service Attendants
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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