| Job Title |
Operational Test Mechanic |
| Job Description |
Conducts Final Operational Testing And Troubleshooting Of
Entire Electrical, Hydraulic, Oxygen, Pneumatic, Fuel, Surface
Control And Rigging Systems, And Component Parts Installed In
Aircraft, Under Simulated Flight Conditions, According To
Blueprints, Diagrams, Engineering Documents, And Specifications,
Using Precision Instruments And Test Equipment: Locates And
Disassembles Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Other Parts
And Assemblies To Facilitate Testing, Using Blueprints,
Diagrams, Handtools, And Power Tools. Attaches Fittings, Clamps,
Lines, And Hoses To Test Equipment, Such As Hydraulic Test
Bench, Pressure Or Vacuum Test Cart, And Fuel Quantity
Calibration Equipment, And Connects Test Equipment To System
Components To Be Tested. Operates Test Consoles, Test Equipment,
And Aircraft Controls, Or Observes Operation Of System
Components, Such As Control Surfaces And Landing Gear, Being
Operated By Other Workers To Determine System Performance Under
Simulated Flight Conditions. Communicates With Other Workers
During System Checkout, Using Radio Headset Or Other
Communication Device. Operates Steering Cart Or Aircraft
Controls To Move Aircraft. Interprets And Analyzes Test Results
To Diagnose Malfunctions. Adjusts, Replaces, Or Repairs
Defective Components, Or Documents Rework To Be Completed By
Others. Records Operational Test And Rework Information.
Fabricates Test Aids As Required. May Perform Operational
Testing Of Specific Electrical, Mechanical, Or Other Aircraft
System And Be Designated Checkout Mechanic, Hydraulic And
Rigging (aircraft Mfg.); Electrical Checkout Mechanic (aircraft
Mfg.); Mechanic, Electrical Operational Test (aircraft Mfg.);
Mechanic, General Operational Test (aircraft Mfg.).
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