Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Intermediate-level inspection, testing, and repair of aircraft oxygen regulators, liquid oxygen converters, and support equipment transfer directly to aircraft component maintenance.
How to prepare: Have the FAA evaluate your documented military maintenance experience toward the Airframe rating before choosing additional training. The experience route requires at least 18 months of practical experience appropriate to that rating, followed by knowledge, oral, and practical tests.
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.