Description
Aviation Support Equipment Technicians (AS) perform preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation support equipment, aviation armament handling equipment, aviation mobile firefighting units, and associated components and systems; service, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engine systems, transmission systems, hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems, steering and suspension systems, cryogenic systems, electrical systems, gas turbine compressor units, electrical and hydraulic power generating equipment, and air-conditioning and refrigeration systems (excluding avionics support equipment); manage support equipment assets at different command levels; and provide training in operation of aviation support equipment.
Core Skills
- mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- diesel engine maintenance
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems repair
- cryogenic systems handling and safety
- preventive maintenance and inspections
- technical manual interpretation
- test equipment use and diagnostics
- root cause analysis
- maintenance planning and documentation
- safety and environmental compliance
- shop workflow coordination
- basic electronics and wiring
- time management
- team collaboration in maintenance shops
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Hydraulic Specialist Certification
- Diesel Mechanic Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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