How do they match: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • A & P Technician
  • Aircraft Technician
  • Aircraft Engine Technician
  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician
  • Airframe Technician
  • Airframe and Powerplant Technician
  • Airframe and/or Powerplant Technician
  • Airplane Technician
  • Aviation Maintenance Technician
  • Ground Support Equipment Technician

  • Examine engines through specially designed openings while working from ladders or scaffolds, or use hoists or lifts to remove the entire engine from an aircraft.
  • Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
  • Listen to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burned valves.
  • Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
  • Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment, such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, or ammeters.

  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate heating or drying equipment.
  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
  • Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
  • Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.