Aircraft Mechanic Series

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Employees in this series perform and/or supervise the maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, design, and/or construction of aircraft, aircraft power plants, and component parts.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level assist in performing duties involved in the maintenance of aircraft power plants. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Helper typically -

1. aids in the maintenance, overhaul, repair, and construction of aircraft and aircraft power plants;
2. aids in the repair and installation of aircraft instruments;
3. aids in servicing aircraft;
4. aids in inspection and cleaning of aircraft;
5. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level perform responsible duties requiring a high degree of skill and experience in the maintenance and repair of aircraft, aircraft power plants, and component parts. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Senior Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic typically -

1. supervises subordinates and assigned students;
2. is responsible for such repairs, overhauls, inspections, and work as may be assigned on airframes and power plants in the shop or on the flight line;
3. operates miscellaneous machines required to maintain aircraft (such as lathes, drill presses, and testing equipment);
4. removes and installs aircraft instruments and radios;
5. assists in teaching when required;
6. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level do precision work requiring a high degree of mechanical skill in the development, building, maintenance, and repair of aircraft, aircraft power plants, and component parts. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Master Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Mechanic typically -

1. develops, designs, and builds aircraft and aircraft power plants from blueprints and specifications;
2. performs skilled mechanical work with fine tolerances;
3. plans, assigns, and oversees the work of subordinates;
4. is responsible for repairs, overhauls, and inspections of such aircraft and aircraft power plants as may be assigned;
5. assists in teaching when required;
6. operates all types of testing devices, as well as all shop machinery;
7. installs and repairs all types of aircraft accessories;
8. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level perform aircraft maintenance work, as directed, and supervise and/or lead and assign work to aircraft maintenance and laboratory mechanics, instrument repairpersons, and other assigned personnel in an aircraft maintenance shop. they work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Aircraft Shop Sub-Foreman typically -

1. acts for the Aircraft Shop Foreman during absences;
2. assists in the assignment, direction, and supervision of regular work on aircraft and aircraft power plants;
3. supervises inspections;
4. maintains safety practices;
5. plans workflow;
6. calculates costs;
7. maintains time records;
8. operates with teaching programs;
9. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level supervise the work of aircraft maintenance and laboratory mechanics, instrument repairpersons, storekeepers, and other assigned personnel in an aircraft maintenance shop. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Aircraft Shop Foreman typically -

1. assigns and generally supervises regular work on aircraft and aircraft engines;
2. supervises inspections;
3. maintains safety practices;
4. plans workflow;
5. calculates costs;
6. maintains time records;
7. correlates stockroom activities;
8. cooperates with teaching programs;
9. performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license(s) for the types of vehicles to be operated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Mechanical aptitude.
2. Manual dexterity.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license(s) for the types of vehicles to be operated.
3. Current/valid Federal Aviation Agency Aircraft Mechanic certification with Airframe(A) and Powerplant (P) ratings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Supervisory ability.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license(s) for the types of vehicles to be operated.
3. Current/valid Federal Aviation Agency Aircraft Mechanic certification with Airframe(A) and Powerplant (P) ratings.
4. Three (3) years( 36 months) of experience in aircraft and powerplant instrument work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of shop mathematics, precision tools, and special skills as required.
2. Supervisory ability.
3. Teaching ability.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license(s) for the types of vehicles to be operated.
3. Current/valid Federal Aviation Agency Aircraft Mechanic certification with Airframe(A) and Powerplant (P) ratings.
4. Four (4) years (48 months) of experience in airframe and powerplant maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. thorough knowledge of the mechanical aspects of aircraft and aircraft power plants
2. Supervisory ability.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license(s) for the types of vehicles to be operated.
3. Current/valid Federal Aviation Agency Aircraft Mechanic certification with Airframe(A) and Powerplant (P) ratings.
4. Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience as an Aircraft Mechanic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical aspects of aircraft and aircraft power plants.
2. Supervisory ability.