Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Support
- Working Conditions
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Persistence
- Self-Control
Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Detailed Work Activities
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Presentation software
- Facilities management software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Analytical or scientific software
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repairing
- Operations Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Aviation Powerplant MechanicCertifying Organization
Federal Aviation Administration
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Basic Electricity and Electronics - DigitalCertifying Organization
Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)
Type
Core
Certificate name
CertTEC Aviation Structures certificationCertifying Organization
Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)
Type
Core
Certificate name
Basic Electricity and Electronics Certification - Direct CurrentCertifying Organization
Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)
Type
Core
Certificate name
CertTEC Aviation Mechanical Assembly certificationCertifying Organization
Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 141,400 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 148,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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