Aviation structural mechanic vs jet engine mechanic

Differences between aviation structural mechanic and jet engine mechanic duties and responsibilities

Aviation structural mechanic example responsibilities.

• Attain CDI, work center supervisor, and hydraulic contamination qualifications along with numerous others.
• Work from SRM, TRM, AMM, EO and various other aircraft documentation to accomplish repair objectives.
• Reinforce junior personnel's ability to utilize technical publications while performing maintenance thus increasing their ability to troubleshoot and repair discrepancies.
• Maintain HAZMAT inventory as primary for AIMD.
• Used x-ray machines to retrieve FOD from flaps.
• Perform integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
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Jet engine mechanic example responsibilities.

• Manage aerospace propulsion functions and activities.
• Complete course in mechanical diagnosis and repair techniques.
• Flight line work include engine changes, removal and installation of engine parts, and APU parts and unit.
• Communicate to customers the diagnosis and repair estimates.
• Perform engine run operation on install and uninstal engines, troubleshoot malfunctions or verify findings.
• Remove, inspect and repair gearboxes and all gearbox mount components.
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