Is being an aircraft mechanic a good fit for you?
Checks, repairs and overhauls aircraft engines and parts such as hydraulic and air-pressure systems.
What the work involves
- Inspects finished work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready to fly.
- Reads maintenance manuals and bulletins to decide whether and how to repair or replace faulty or damaged parts.
- Keeps repair logs recording all preventive and corrective maintenance on aircraft.
- Examines parts like landing gear, hydraulics and de-icers for cracks, breaks, leaks and other problems.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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