Aircraft Technician

Summary and Objective:

The Airframe and Powerplant Technician 3 must accurately repair and perform scheduled maintenance on all airplanes, as well as perform inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Performs regular maintenance on aircraft.

· Project Management; accurately estimates work time and materials for assigned tasks.

· Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part. Detects errors and corrects through proper departmental channels.

· Ensures proper working condition of mechanical systems before flight.

· Maintains records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.

· Inspects and examines engines, wings, propellers, tails, and other parts to identify cracks, corrosion, or other defects.

· Inspects hoses and lubricates joints; replaces any that show signs of needing repair.

· Consults maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.

· Installs new parts to replace or repair defective or recalled parts or to enhance the performance of the aircraft; performs these tasks efficiently and to specifications.

· Repairs sheet metal as needed.

· Ensures proper function of engines and operating systems via a variety of tests and tools.

· Identifies and resolves mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.