Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Organizational maintenance of E-2D engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems transfers directly to aircraft mechanical maintenance work.
How to prepare: Compile military maintenance experience records for FAA evaluation against Airframe and Powerplant experience requirements. For certification, applicants must be at least 18, meet English-language requirements, have 18 months of appropriate experience for one rating or 30 months concurrently for both, or complete an accepted training route, and pass written, oral, and practical tests; air carriers often require certification even though it is not required for every airline mechanic job.
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.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.