| Job Title |
Airframe-and-power-plant Mechanic |
| Job Description |
Services, Repairs, And Overhauls Aircraft And Aircraft Engines
To Ensure Airworthiness: Repairs, Replaces, And Rebuilds
Aircraft Structures, Such As Wings And Fuselage, And Functional
Components Including Rigging, Surface Controls, And Plumbing And
Hydraulic Units, Using Handtools, Power Tools, Machines, And
Equipment Such As Shears, Sheet Metal Brakes, Welding Equipment,
Rivet Gun, And Drills. Reads And Interprets Manufacturers' And
Airline's Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, And Other
Specifications To Determine Feasibility And Method Of Repairing
Or Replacing Malfunctioning Or Damaged Components. Examines
Engines For Cracked Cylinders And Oil Leaks, And Listens To
Operating Engine To Detect And Diagnose Malfunctions, Such As
Sticking Or Burned Valves. Inspects Turbine Blades To Detect
Cracks Or Breaks. Tests Engine Operation, Using Testing
Equipment Such As Ignition Analyzer, Compression Checker,
Distributor Timer, And Ammeter, To Locate Source Of Malfunction.
Replaces Or Repairs Worn Or Damaged Components, Such As
Carburetors, Alternators, And Magnetos, Using Handtools, Gauges,
And Testing Equipment. Removes Engine From Aircraft, Using Hoist
Or Forklift Truck. Disassembles And Inspects Parts For Wear,
Warping, Or Other Defects. Repairs Or Replaces Defective Engine
Parts And Reassembles And Installs Engine In Aircraft. Adjusts,
Repairs, Or Replaces Electrical Wiring System And Aircraft
Accessories. Performs Miscellaneous Duties To Service Aircraft,
Including Flushing Crankcase, Cleaning Screens, Greasing Moving
Parts, And Checking Brakes. May Be Required To Be Licensed By
Federal Aviation Administration. May Service Engines And
Airframe Components At Line Station Making Repairs, Short Of
Overhaul, Required To Keep Aircraft In Safe Operating Condition
And Be Designated Airframe-and-power-plant Mechanic, Line
Service (air Trans.). May Service And Repair Aircraft And
Engines Prior To, During, Or After Flight To Ensure
Airworthiness, Working On Flight Line Of Aircraft Manufacturing
Facility, And Be Designated Aircraft-and-engine Mechanic,
Field-and-hangar (aircraft Mfg.); Flight-line Mechanic (aircraft
Mfg.); Mechanic, Field-service (aircraft Mfg.). May Specialize
In Rework, Repair, And Modification Of Structural, Precision,
And Functional Spare Parts And Assemblies At Manufacturing
Facility And Be Designated Spares Rework Mechanic (aircraft
Mfg.). May Specialize In Engine Repair And Be Designated
Aircraft-engine Assembler (air Trans.); Aircraft-engine-cylinder
Mechanic (air Trans.); Aircraft-engine Dismantler (air Trans.);
Aircraft-engine Installer (air Trans.); Aircraft-engine Mechanic
(air Trans.); Aircraft-engine Mechanic, Overhaul (air Trans.).
May Be Designated: Carburetor Mechanic (air Trans.); Helicopter
Mechanic (air Trans.); Hydraulic Tester (air Trans.); Ignition
Specialist (air Trans.); Overhaul And Repair Mechanic (aircraft
Mfg.); Supercharger Mechanic (air Trans.).
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