Airframe and Engine Mechanic maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft components to ensure safe and reliable performance. Conducts routine servicing to optimize the lifetime of aircraft airframe and engine components according to internal procedures, guidelines, and technical handbooks. Being an Airframe and Engine Mechanic utilizes a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine malfunctioning parts of aircraft engines and assemblies. Follows company protocols to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization within the hangar or workshop. Additionally, Airframe and Engine Mechanic recommends part changes or adjustments to ensure compliance with all federal aviation regulations, standards, and specifications. Maintains accurate records of services and procedures performed and documents and reports issues, concerns, and unusual wear or damage of parts. Requires a high school diploma. Requires FAA Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) Mechanic License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Airframe and Engine Mechanic works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Airframe and Engine Mechanic typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
They are responsible for ensuring that the vessels function properly and efficiently. Some duties are but not limited to the following:
• Repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
• Travel required as needed
• Preventative maintenance checks
• Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of system
• Use different types of tools or equipment, like power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, like oscilloscopes, amp meters, or check lamps
• Work from ladders to maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatuses, or parts, using equipment and hand tools to find the reason for a breakdown and correct the problem
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to spot hazards, defects, or the necessity for adjustment or repair, and to confirm compliance with codes
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to see the placement of wiring or equipment, and to confirm correspondence to assembling and safety codes
• Construct and fabricate elements, using hand tools and specifications
• Direct or train other employees to put in, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
Requirements
• Must obtain TWIC card
• Successfully pass pre-employment screening including but not limited to drug and alcohol testing.
• Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Also, using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things are physical requirements.
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