Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
78 alternate job titles:
Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine Mechanic
Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Aircraft Accessories Mechanic
Aircraft Avionics Technician (Aircraft Avionics Tech)
Aircraft Body and Bonded Structure Repairer
Aircraft Cylinder Mechanic
Aircraft Electrician
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
Aircraft Engine Specialist
Aircraft Engine Technician (Aircraft Engine Tech)
Aircraft Equipment Repairer
Aircraft Magneto Mechanic
Aircraft Maintainer
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech)
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Motor Mechanic
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
Aircraft Restorer
Aircraft Rigging and Controls Mechanic
Aircraft Service Technician (Aircraft Service Tech)
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Aircraft Steel Fabricator
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Aircraft Technician (Aircraft Tech)
Aircraft Worker
Aircraft X-Ray Examiner (Aircraft X-Radiation Examiner)
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A and P Mechanic)
Airframe and Powerplant Technician (A and P Tech)
Airframe Mechanic
Airframe Technician (Airframe Tech)
Airline Mechanic
Airplane Mechanic
Airplane Rigger
Airplane Technician (Airplane Tech)
Airplane Tester
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
Aviation Mechanic
Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Carburetor Expert
Carburetor Specialist
Dinkey Engine Mechanic
Engine Installer
Engineman
Experimental Aircraft Mechanic
Experimental Rocketsled Mechanic
FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic (Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic)
Flight Test Mechanic
Flight Test Shop Mechanic
Fuel System Maintenance Worker
GSE Tech (Ground Support Equipment Technician)
Heat and Vent Aircraft Mechanic
Helicopter Engine Mechanic
Helicopter Mechanic
Helicopter Repairer
Hydraulic Mechanic
Ignition Mechanic
Jet Aircraft Servicer
Jet Engine Mechanic
Jet Mechanic
Landing Gear Mechanic
Launching Pad Mechanic
Magneto Electrician
Mechanical Developer Prover
Missile Mechanic
Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic
Powerplant Mechanic
Preflight Mechanic
Propeller Mechanic
Propeller-Driven Airplane Mechanic
Rocket Engine Component Mechanic
Rocket Engine Mechanic
Rotor Blade Installer
Structures Mechanic
Supercharger Mechanic
Utility Helicopter Repairer
Vacuum System Tester
Salary Information
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians: $78,680 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Install piping for installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems. | General |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Lay out work according to specifications. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Move large objects using heavy equipment. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | General |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Paint surfaces or equipment. | General |
| Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas. | General |
| Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies. | General |
| Determine operational criteria or specifications. | General |
| Operate heating or drying equipment. | General |
| Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems. | General |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | General |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | Development |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Service vehicles to maintain functionality. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Disassembler software | Compiler and decompiler software |
| Access Software AIRPAX | Facilities management software |
| CaseBank SpotLight | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Computerized aircraft log manager CALM | Information retrieval or search software |
| DatcoMedia EBis | Accounting software |
| Engine analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Maintenance information databases | Facilities management software |
| Maintenance planning software | Facilities management software |
| Maintenance record software | Facilities management software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Supply system software | Inventory management software |
| Technical Data Management System TDMS | Document management software |
| Technical manual database software | Information retrieval or search software |
| Tracware AeroTrac | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Mxi Technologies Maintenix | Data base user interface and query software |
| Operational Data Store ODS software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Pentagon 2000SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly Maintenance Certification | ASTM International | Not Available |
| Aircraft Electronics Technician | ASTM International | Not Available |
| Aviation Powerplant Mechanic | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| CertTEC Advanced Electricity and Electronics Certification | CertTEC | Not Available |
| CertTEC Aviation Mechanical Assembly certification | CertTEC | Not Available |
| CertTEC Aviation Structures Level 2 certification | CertTEC | Not Available |
| CertTEC Aviation Structures certification | CertTEC | Not Available |
| CertTEC Basic Composites certification | CertTEC | Not Available |
| CertTEC Basic Electricity and Electronics Certification | CertTEC | Not Available |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Repairman (Aircraft) | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician | SpaceTEC | Not Available |
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