AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Aircraft Mechanic

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-5/8/10, you will be responsible for the performance of the full range of aircraft maintenance duties including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and ground testing of assemblies, systems, and surfaces for one or more types of military aircraft, fixed and rotary wing.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on assigned and transient aircraft using systematic fault-isolation methods.
• Identify problem areas and determine the extent of repairs required through testing, visual checks, and instrument readings.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance actions to correct aircraft system deficiencies.
• Accomplish adjustments to related systems affected by maintenance or repair actions.
• Conduct pre-inspection, daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections in accordance with technical requirements.
• Perform ground functional tests of aircraft systems following maintenance or repair.
• Service aircraft with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and de-icing fluid in accordance with technical guidance.
• Launch and recover assigned and transient aircraft and perform required inspections prior to takeoff.
• Use test equipment, gauges, and instruments to evaluate aircraft system performance.
• Conduct fuel contamination checks and oil sampling to assess aircraft system condition.
• Verify proper operation of hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and power systems using applicable measuring devices.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, inspection criteria, and maintenance instructions to aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Follow prescribed inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure aircraft airworthiness and safety.
• Use hand tools, powered tools, and ground support equipment to accomplish aircraft maintenance, repair, and servicing tasks.