AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Aircraft Mechanic

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will inspect, repair, modify, and service aircraft systems, components, and assemblies, both on- and off-aircraft. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft including periodic, phase, hourly, preflight, postflight, calendar, thru-flight, and special inspections.
• Inspect and perform functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic, electrical, pressurization, lubrication, de-icing, vacuum, induction, and exhaust systems.
• Install equipment such as external tanks, tow reels, hoists, and pylons.
• Remove and replace aircraft components such as control surfaces, engines, constant speed drives, engine mounted gear boxes, wing fuel tanks or cells, landing gear mechanisms, wheels, brakes, and tires.
• Service oil, fluid, fuel, hydraulic, and oxygen systems to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft using gauges, meters, measuring devices, and other related test equipment.
• Perform major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assist specialists as required.
• Adjust and maintain installed equipment such as tow targets, hydraulic reels, and drive assemblies.
• Perform operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units.
• Tow, taxi, park, and moor assigned and transient aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
• Use gauges, meters, and measuring devices to perform functional checks on aircraft systems and components.
• Inspect for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, damaged tires, and loose panels that would make the aircraft unsafe for flight.
• Perform end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off to verify aircraft readiness.
• Utilize test equipment to troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions and verify corrective actions.
• Provide data for aircraft maintenance historical records, complete maintenance data collection, man-hour accounting, and other required forms.
• Assist the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools.
• Instruct, direct, and assign maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members, observing work for compliance with technical publications.
• Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations, ensuring materials and equipment are properly stored, maintained, and secured.