How do they match: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Aircraft Engine Specialist
  • Carburetor Specialist
  • Fuel System Maintenance Worker
  • Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic
  • Vacuum System Tester

  • Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
  • 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.
  • Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts, such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, or seals.
  • Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment, such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, or ammeters.
  • Trim and shape replacement body sections to specified sizes and fits and secure sections in place, using adhesives, hand tools, and power tools.

  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
  • Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
  • Lay out work according to specifications.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.