E17A P-8A Aircraft Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician

Core Skills

• airframe maintenance
• hydraulic systems maintenance
• avionics troubleshooting
• electrical systems repair
• environmental control systems
• ordnance systems maintenance
• powerplant support
• fault isolation
• technical order compliance
• maintenance documentation

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Commercial Aviation

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.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

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