Description
Aircraft maintenance technicians perform preventive maintenance to aircrafts, aircraft components, engines and assemblies, such as airframes and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They perform inspections following strict protocols and aviation laws.
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Theoretical Knowledge
airport safety regulationsaircraft mechanicselectromechanicselectrical wiring planselectronicselectrical engineeringcommon aviation safety regulationsengineering processesengine componentsengineering principlestechnical drawingselectricitymechanicsmechanical engineeringelectrical systems used in transportationaircraft flight control systems
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performanceuse power toolsapply technical communication skillsfollow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipmentmanage health and safety standardsinstall electrical and electronic equipmentread standard blueprintsdisassemble enginesuse technical documentationassemble electrical componentswear appropriate protective gearoperate soldering equipmentrepair enginesread engineering drawingsensure compliance with airport security measuresinspect aircraft for airworthinessuse testing equipmenttest electronic unitsoperate precision measuring equipmentconduct performance testsuse computerised maintenance management systems