An Aircraft Mechanic, or Aviation Maintenance Technician, performs necessary repairs and services to keep airplanes and helicopters in good condition. Common duties listed in an Aircraft Mechanic job description include diagnosing issues related to aircraft parts and systems, replacing parts and keeping records of all work performed.
Một Aircraft Mechanic phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Aircraft Mechanic phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- Conducting visual inspections to spot mechanical issues
- Interpreting flight data to diagnose problems with parts and systems
- Removing worn-out, old and broken parts and installing replacements
- Testing gauges and equipment during routing service checks
- Inspecting finished repairs to ensure that the work was done correctly
- Staying up to date on the latest systems and technologies used in aircraft
- Consulting maintenance manuals for guidance on how to perform repairs as needed
- Maintaining accurate records of all repairs and maintenance performed
Một Aircraft Mechanic cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- Ability to access systems and parts and to move heavy parts from one place to another
- Knowledge of the parts and systems found in different models of aircraft
- Familiarity with the proper use of metal working tools, wrenches, punches, tail stands and other commonly used tools
- Reading comprehension skills to understand repair manuals for various aircraft models
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to use flight data to identify and repair problems
- Attentiveness to detail to ensure that work gets performed correctly
- Observation skills to spot defects and damage
- Mathematics and computer skills to utilize equipment and calibrate parts
