Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Key skills

A typical day

• •Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• •Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• •Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
• •Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
• •Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Fields of study

Any field