AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

An Aircraft Engine Mechanic (WG-8602-10) is responsible for:

• Troubleshooting malfunctioning engines and related propulsion system components, determining the degree of disassembly or certification required, repairing or replacing defective components, and diagnosing computers and associated hardware.
• Troubleshooting, modifying, repairing, and performing sequential disassembly and assembly of gearboxes and auxiliary power units.
• Performing scheduled and special evaluations on installed engines, auxiliary power units, and associated airframe-mounted systems.
• Performing command directed and locally established in-progress inspections (IPI) of propulsion system components and associated equipment to determine adequacy of workmanship, materials, and maintenance.
• Requisitioning, processing, and accounting for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system.
• Providing technical advice and troubleshooting expertise to other work centers when propulsion systems affect or are affected by interrelated aircraft systems.
• Providing on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or newly assigned personnel regardless of grade.
• Examining recurring malfunctions and initiating corrective actions by submission of quality deficiency or software deficiency reports.
• Serving as the hazardous materials manager as required.
• Preparing for and participating in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), Inspector General (IG) Inspections, Unit Effectiveness Inspections, and mobility and command support exercises.
• Performing additional duties such as hydrazine response, aircraft or equipment decontamination, structural fire fighting, fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, and assisting local authorities during natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned (temporary, minor, or incidental tasks).