Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Troubleshooting, isolating faults, and repairing or replacing assemblies on Sargent-Fletcher-SF-31-301 aerial refueling stores transfers directly to aircraft component maintenance.
How to prepare: Assemble records of your military maintenance duties for FAA evaluation of experience toward an Airframe or Powerplant rating. Certification requires age 18 or older, English proficiency, appropriate practical experience of 18 months for one rating or 30 concurrent months for both, or an accepted school or military training route, plus written, oral, and practical tests; it is not required for every airline mechanic job, although air carriers often require it for hiring.
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.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.