How do they match: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic
  • Airframe and/or Powerplant Technician

  • Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
  • Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts.
  • Trim and shape replacement body sections to specified sizes and fits and secure sections in place, using adhesives, hand tools, and power tools.