Final Assembly/ Flight Line Mechanic
Cessna Aircraft Company
Wichita, Kansas
> Serviced, maintained, and repaired single and multi-engine aircraft engines and airframes on fixed-wing and/or rotary wing aircraft. Prepped aircrafts for first flight. > Repaired, replaced, and assembled parts, such as wings, fuselage, tail assembly, landing gear, control cables, and propeller assembly. > Repaired and fabricated sheet metal parts for airframes. > Guiding, towing, fueling, and parking of aircraft in service hanger.> Responsible… Show more > Serviced, maintained, and repaired single and multi-engine aircraft engines and airframes on fixed-wing and/or rotary wing aircraft. Prepped aircrafts for first flight. > Repaired, replaced, and assembled parts, such as wings, fuselage, tail assembly, landing gear, control cables, and propeller assembly. > Repaired and fabricated sheet metal parts for airframes. > Guiding, towing, fueling, and parking of aircraft in service hanger.> Responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings utilizing catia v5 and SAP. > Performed a variety of structural assembly operations; Drilled, edged, fit and assembled a variety of detail parts. > Patched / repaired metal and fabric-covered parts of airframes. > Installed and operated a variety of ground support and test equipment. > Inspection duties included examining turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks. Examined engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks. > Responsible for working with engineering drawings and processes and Graphic Work Instructions (GWI's) > Inspected, serviced, and repaired pneumatic and hydraulic systems. > Tested engine operation using associated equipment, such as an ignition analyzer, compression checks, distributor timer, and ohmmeter, to locate source of aircraft malfunction. Resolved issues responsibly. > Consulted both manufacturer and maintenance manuals for specifications and to determine feasibility of repair or replacement according to malfunction. > Adjusted and repaired electrical wiring systems, aircraft accessories, and instruments. > Replaced or repaired worn or damaged components, including carburetors, superchargers, and magnetos. > Tools used (and maintained) include: Power shears, sheet metal breaker, arc and acetylene welding equipment, rivet gun, and air or electric drills, to rebuild / replace airframe and components. > Prepared and/or maintained aircraft for flight, storage, or inactive status in accordance with applicable provisions. Show less
