A&P Licensed Mechanics

Description
A&P Mechanic

Overview:
Must be able to perform intermediate/heavy maintenance tasks with no supervision. Must be able to perform flight control and engine throttle rigging. Must be able to use the FAA approved data proficiently (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM.) Must be able to perform excellent quality work. Reads and interprets aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Modifies aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, engineering orders and technical publications. Examines and inspects engines or other components for cracks, breaks, or leaks. Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects. Assembles and installs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools. Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment. Tests engine and system operations, using testing equipment, and listens to engine sounds to detect and diagnose malfunctions. Services and maintains aircraft systems by performing tasks, such as flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, functional components, and parts, such as wings and fuselage, rigging, and hydraulic units.



Requirements
Education/Experience:
Must have A&P license. Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.

Keywords: A&P, MRO, Maintenance Facility, Airframe and Powerplant, Aircraft Mechanic, C&D checks, Airplane Mechanic, Aviation