Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists, aircraft electricians, and electrical system specialists.

Category

Installlation, Maintenance & Repair

SOC Code

49-3011

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Clean up equipment with solvents
• Degrease metal
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Repair or maintain gasoline or jet fuel tanks
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers
• Use solder containing colophony, zinc chloride, ethanolamine, or ammonium chloride flux
• Weld or machine on beryllium-containing alloys
• Work in grease, oil, or tar soaked clothing
• Work with glue solvents