How do they match: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician
  • Aviation Mechanic
  • Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
  • Federal Aviation Administration Certified Powerplant Mechanic

  • Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
  • Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
  • Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
  • Disassemble engines and inspect parts, such as turbine blades or cylinders, for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks, and leaks, using precision measuring instruments, x-rays, and magnetic inspection equipment.
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
  • Reassemble engines following repair or inspection and reinstall engines in aircraft.
  • Remove, inspect, repair, and install in-flight refueling stores and external fuel tanks.

  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
  • Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.