| Job Title |
Flight Engineer |
| Job Description |
Makes Preflight, Inflight, And Postflight Inspections,
Adjustments, And Minor Repairs To Ensure Safe And Efficient
Operation Of Aircraft: Inspects Aircraft Prior To Takeoff For
Defects, Such As Fuel Or Oil Leaks And Malfunctions In
Electrical, Hydraulic, Or Pressurization Systems, According To
Preflight Checklist. Verifies Passenger And Cargo Distribution
And Amount Of Fuel To Ensure That Weight And Balance
Specifications Are Met. Monitors Control Panel To Verify
Aircraft Performance, And Regulates Engine Speed According To
Instructions Of Airplane Pilot, Commercial (air Trans.). Makes
Inflight Repairs, Such As Replacing Fuses, Adjusting
Instruments, And Freeing Jammed Flight Control Cables, Using
Handtools, Or Takes Emergency Measures To Compensate For Failure
Of Equipment, Such As Autopilot, Wing Heaters, And Electrical
And Hydraulic Systems. Monitors Fuel Gauges And Computes Rate Of
Fuel Consumption. Keeps Log Of Fuel Consumption And Engine
Performance. Records Malfunctions Which Were Not Corrected
During Flight And Reports Needed Repairs To Ground Maintenance
Personnel. May Perform Repairs Upon Completion Of Flight. Must
Be Licensed By Federal Aviation Administration. May Be Required
To Be Licensed Airframe-and-power-plant Mechanic (air Trans.;
Aircraft Mfg.) Or Airplane Pilot, Commercial (air Trans.).
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