F30A Rotary Wing Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician

Core Skills

• rotary wing flight equipment maintenance
• helicopter aircrew survival systems
• parachute and harness inspection
• emergency equipment service
• protective gear testing
• technical order compliance
• maintenance recordkeeping
• equipment configuration control
• aviation safety management

Civilian Career Paths

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Emergency Management
• Project Management

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.