Aircraft engine mechanic job description
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Aircraft engine mechanic requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in aircraft engine mechanic job postings.
Sample aircraft engine mechanic requirements
- Knowledge of aircraft engine systems
- Ability to identify and diagnose mechanical issues
- Proficiency in using tools and machinery
- Capable of reading and interpreting technical manuals
- Familiarity with FAA regulations
Sample required aircraft engine mechanic soft skills
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- High level of safety and security awareness
Aircraft engine mechanic job description example 1
Lockheed Martin aircraft engine mechanic job description
COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** This position reads and interprets manuals to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning and damaged components\. Perform FE/CE duties; these duties shall be in addition to Aircraft Mechanic I duties\. Proficiency in operations of the MH\-47\.
\#mfcvets
**Basic Qualifications:**
\*Minimum of 5 years experience on H\-47's\.
\*Contract crew member must have a minimum of 250 flight hours as H\-47 crew member, have previously qualified, and served in such capacity during military service\.
\* Must be proficient in reading and interpreting Schematics, Engineering Drawings, Technical Manuals and Technical Orders\.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
job\.Qualifications
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
Hourly/Non\-Exempt
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** This position reads and interprets manuals to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning and damaged components\. Perform FE/CE duties; these duties shall be in addition to Aircraft Mechanic I duties\. Proficiency in operations of the MH\-47\.
\#mfcvets
**Basic Qualifications:**
\*Minimum of 5 years experience on H\-47's\.
\*Contract crew member must have a minimum of 250 flight hours as H\-47 crew member, have previously qualified, and served in such capacity during military service\.
\* Must be proficient in reading and interpreting Schematics, Engineering Drawings, Technical Manuals and Technical Orders\.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
job\.Qualifications
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
Hourly/Non\-Exempt
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Aircraft engine mechanic job description example 2
Kay Management Co aircraft engine mechanic job description
Task Description: Aircraft Mechanic II (23022):
Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.
Additional Qualifications: To include the Basic A.23 description the Aircraft Structural Repair Mechanic II Independently inspects engines and associated equipment and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Data. Repairs cracks and troubleshoots structural repair situations. Aligns and balances component structures using precision measuring instruments and levels. Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and non-powered tools and equipment. Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with applicable drawings and specifications. Performs fabrication of local manufactured items. Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal and composite working equipment. Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of engines, AGE, and other equipment. Identifies and removes corrosion by mechanical, chemical or other means as applicable. Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of materials. Coats surfaces with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils. Cleans metal and nonmetal surfaces through use of various equipment. Adjust varied amounts and mixtures of abrasive compounds for stubborn contaminants and heavy corrosion. Must be able to interpret oral and written instructions. Work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling. Lifts, carries and sets up equipment and components that weigh up to 75 pounds. Use of a respirator and /or air fed hood may be required.
Task Requirements:
* Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Corrosion Control.
* Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services
* Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
* Troubleshoot malfunctions.
* Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
* Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers' drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
* Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
* Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
* Other duties and task as assigned.
Preferred Personnel Qualifications:
* 10 years or more of Organizational, Intermediate and/or Depot level maintenance
Basic Personnel Qualifications:
* Attended Aviation Sheetmetal/Structure School or equivalent.
* Five years experience in aviation structural repair maintenance
* Must meet security requirements for installation, facility and network access
* Must qualify for and shall possess a Common Access Card (CAC)
* Must be able to climb ladders and raised platforms
* Must be able to use hand and power tools
* Must have dexterity to handle small parts
Employment is contingent on a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.
Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. May require specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.
Additional Qualifications: To include the Basic A.23 description the Aircraft Structural Repair Mechanic II Independently inspects engines and associated equipment and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made using applicable Technical Data. Repairs cracks and troubleshoots structural repair situations. Aligns and balances component structures using precision measuring instruments and levels. Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and non-powered tools and equipment. Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with applicable drawings and specifications. Performs fabrication of local manufactured items. Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal and composite working equipment. Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of engines, AGE, and other equipment. Identifies and removes corrosion by mechanical, chemical or other means as applicable. Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of materials. Coats surfaces with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils. Cleans metal and nonmetal surfaces through use of various equipment. Adjust varied amounts and mixtures of abrasive compounds for stubborn contaminants and heavy corrosion. Must be able to interpret oral and written instructions. Work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling. Lifts, carries and sets up equipment and components that weigh up to 75 pounds. Use of a respirator and /or air fed hood may be required.
Task Requirements:
* Performs aircraft maintenance functions of the Corrosion Control.
* Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services
* Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
* Troubleshoot malfunctions.
* Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
* Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers' drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
* Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
* Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
* Other duties and task as assigned.
Preferred Personnel Qualifications:
* 10 years or more of Organizational, Intermediate and/or Depot level maintenance
Basic Personnel Qualifications:
* Attended Aviation Sheetmetal/Structure School or equivalent.
* Five years experience in aviation structural repair maintenance
* Must meet security requirements for installation, facility and network access
* Must qualify for and shall possess a Common Access Card (CAC)
* Must be able to climb ladders and raised platforms
* Must be able to use hand and power tools
* Must have dexterity to handle small parts
Employment is contingent on a) your ability to provide appropriate proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States; (b) your references and any background check being satisfactory to the Company; (c) you successfully passing a pre-employment drug test; and d) your ability to get a required clearance by your effective start date, if needed; and (e) KAI commencing performance on this contract.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024