Airport maintenance chief vs head mechanic

Differences between airport maintenance chief and head mechanic duties and responsibilities

Airport maintenance chief example responsibilities.

• Lead maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of transportation and support equipment in DoD's largest high-security storage complex.
• Manage and coordinate extensive activities in support of intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility readiness and space flight operations.
• Supervise aircraft component and avionics repair and technical inspection activities.
• Supervise and train personnel on the operation of all avionics inspection equipment.
• Provide direct repairs during combat government operations and preform vehicle recovery as needed.
• Provide technical supervision for all motor transport requirements, commitments, and movements in garrison and Somalia combat environments.
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Head mechanic example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
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• Assist lead mechanics with diagnosis and repair of all units and systems.
• Involve in all aspects of center maintenance from roof repairs and HVAC to lanes and pinspotters.
• Perform plan maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment to include boilers, large air handlers, and roof top units.
• Perform any necessary repairs and diagnosis (electrical, hydraulics, engine, drivetrain, suspension, etc .).
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