The Airframe and Powerplant Technician 3 must accurately repair and perform scheduled maintenance on all airplanes, as well as perform inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
· Performs regular maintenance on aircraft.
· Project Management; accurately estimates work time and materials for assigned tasks.
· Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part. Detects errors and corrects through proper departmental channels.
· Ensures proper working condition of mechanical systems before flight.
· Maintains records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.
· Inspects and examines engines, wings, propellers, tails, and other parts to identify cracks, corrosion, or other defects.
· Inspects hoses and lubricates joints; replaces any that show signs of needing repair.
· Consults maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.
· Installs new parts to replace or repair defective or recalled parts or to enhance the performance of the aircraft; performs these tasks efficiently and to specifications.
· Repairs sheet metal as needed.
· Ensures proper function of engines and operating systems via a variety of tests and tools.
· Identifies and resolves mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.