C130 Aircraft Mechanic

This work is primarily performed on C-130 and other fixed-wing aircraft. Aircraft Mechanics/ Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair and monitor aircraft and aircraft systems such as structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, engines, power, and electrical/ electronic systems and components as assigned to work centers.

• The mechanic receives technical guidance from team leads and or supervisors, which may be more senior mechanics, and based on skill and ability may be assigned as team leads for relevant tasks.
  Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and ancillary equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
• Read and interpret service and manufacturer maintenance manuals, instructions, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of maintaining and repairing malfunctioning aircraft, aircraft systems, or ancillary equipment.
• Avionics Mechanics/ Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, and monitor systems structure, gear, controls, power, and electrical/ electronic systems and components as assigned.
• The technician receives technical guidance from team leads and or supervisors, which may be more senior technicians, and based on skill and ability may be assigned as team leads for relevant tasks.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and ancillary equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
• Read and interpret service and manufacturer maintenance manuals, instructions, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of maintaining and repairing malfunctioning systems, or ancillary equipment.
• Specific position training and certification requirements may be required by the CNAFINST 4790 and other maintenance instructions.