Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) are responsible for performing repairs, preventative and routine maintenance on all types of aircraft and helicopters. FAA certified aircraft mechanics (also called Airframe & Powerplant mechanics, or A&P. Experienced in Major Overhaul & Repair, engine modifications, accessory repair/overhaul, accessory exchange. Rolls Royce T56/501D, Pratt & Whitney PT6T Twin Pac and PT6A, QECK capable.Perform maintenance and/or overhaul of T56/501 engines, components and accessories troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti\-icing, engines, auxiliary power unit and ventilation and heating systems\. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills\. Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components\. Performs 100\-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn\-out, security, or breaks, tests, engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributer timer, ammeter, and jet calibration \(Jetcal\)tester, to locate source of malfunction\. Adjusts, repairs, replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru\-flight, and post\-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes\.