Technician, Aircraft Maintenance

Responsibilities

Undertake responsibility to preserve the good condition and functionality of aircraft and its components. Will perform maintenance tasks of aircraft Maintenance, such as Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural. Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment. Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft. Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations. Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems. Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces. Remove, inspect, repair, and install in-flight refueling stores and external fuel tanks. Trim and shape replacement body sections to specified sizes and fits, and secure sections in place, using adhesives, hand tools, and power tools. Accompany aircraft on flights in order to make in-flight adjustments and corrections. Cure bonded structures, using portable or stationery curing equipment. Inspect airframes for wear or other defects. Install and align repaired or replacement parts for subsequent riveting or welding, using clamps and wrenches. Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance. Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments. Measure the tension of control cables. Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination. Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems in order to diagnose causes. Remove or cut out defective parts or drill holes in order to gain access to internal defects or damage, using drills and punches. Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment. Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations. Undertake any other functions are assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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