AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Aircraft Mechanic

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-10/12, you will:

Manages, monitors or performs overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for one or more highly technical, high performance military aircraft.

Performs work in complex conditions under time and/or mission constraints to include all weather and night operations.

Works with, coordinates and oversees the work of lower graded aircraft mechanics and certifies the work of journey level workers in other trades working on the assigned aircraft.

Observes and inspects performance of other workers work to insure compliance with applicable technical publications, directives and local policy.

Oversees ground movement of aircraft.

Incumbent launches, recovers, parks and services aircraft.

Makes diagnoses and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of complex, state of the art computerized and/or non-computerized Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); by studying layout drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams; and analyzing specifications and operating characteristics of aircraft and their components.

Ensures Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft.

Provides technical guidance and assistance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, experienced in-flight characteristics and system malfunctions.

Clears Red X status symbols on aircraft forms for work performed by others.

Performs in-process and final inspection of others' work on assigned aircraft and components and certifies by signature adherence to work procedures and quality standards established by applicable publications.

Plans, develops and conducts proficiency training during the technician work week to a multi-faceted workforce comprised of Full Time Support (FTS) and supported unit personnel.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and support exercises.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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