How do they match: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Aircraft Worker
  • Fuel System Maintenance Worker

  • Remove or cut out defective parts or drill holes to gain access to internal defects or damage, using drills and punches.
  • Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
  • Remove, inspect, repair, and install in-flight refueling stores and external fuel tanks.
  • Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts.
  • 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.

  • Remove parts or components from equipment.
  • Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Lay out work according to specifications.
  • Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.