AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 61023

05/01/92 G

This is the first class in the Aircraft Maintenance series. Positions in this class perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on State-owned aircraft. This class is distinguished from the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor by the latter's additional responsibility to supervise a mechanic and the maintenance program.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty including a full range of repair work for the purpose of maintaining aircraft operationally ready, includes 50 hour, 100 hour and annual inspections. Assists the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the repair station to include caring for tools, testing equipment and parts inventory. Fuels and hangars aircraft. Maintains maintenance logs and orders general supplies as needed. Some positions provide maintenance to private aircraft stationed at the agency's airport.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor.

Scope: Positions perform general maintenance on all State-owned aircraft within an agency.

Impact of Work: Work affects the inflight performance of aircraft and the safety of the crew and passengers.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with pilots to coordinate repair work infrequent external contact with aircraft parts suppliers to order equipment and supplies.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of aircraft systems; of FAA and agency maintenance regulations or policies.

Skills: Skilled in the use of electric and manual tools used for aircraft repair.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical problems; to interpret written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school with additional training in aircraft repair.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in the maintenance of aircraft.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update program effective. It replaces the Aircraft Mechanic-Jet class, effective May 1, 1992.