Aircraft Equipment Mechanic Career Details
Many aircraft mechanics - also called airframe, power plant and avionics aviation maintenance technicians - specialize in preventative maintenance. They inspect engines, instruments, landing gear, pressurized sections, accessories and other parts of the aircraft, and then do the necessary maintenance and replacement of parts.
Inspections take place on a schedule based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, calendar days since the last inspection, cycles of operation or a combination of all of these factors. Large, sophisticated planes are equipped with aircraft monitoring systems that consist of electronic boxes and consoles that provide diagnostic information to the mechanic.
To examine an engine, aircraft mechanics work through specially designed openings while standing on scaffolds or ladders, or use hoists or lifts to remove the entire engine from the plane. After taking an engine apart, these mechanics use precision instruments to measure parts for wear, and use x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment to check for invisible cracks. Worn or defective parts are replaced or repaired. After completing all repairs, they must test the equipment to ensure that it's working properly.
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