The Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) maintains all aircraft main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear. Responsible for maintenance on the aircraft fuselage (mainframe) wings airfoils, and associated fixed and moveable surfaces and flight controls. Aircrew volunteers from this rating perform in-flight duties in various types of aircraft. These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew performs numerous in-flight duties and operates aircraft systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earns additional pay for flying. (See the Aircrew Program for details.)
What They Do
• Remove, repair and replace hydraulic system pumps, auxiliary power systems and unit actuating subsystems;
• Maintain aircraft landing gear system, brakes and related pneumatic systems, reservoir pressurization, emergency actuating devices, pumps, valves, regulators, cylinders, lines and fittings;
• Service pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders;
• Inspect, removes and replace components of hydraulic systems;
• Replace gaskets, packing, and wipers in hydraulic components;
• Remove, repair and replace aircraft fuselage, wings, fixed and movable surfaces, airfoils, regular seats, wheels and tires, controls and mechanisms; Remove, install and rig aircraft flight control surfaces;
• Fabricate and assemble metal components and make minor repairs to aircraft skin;
• Install rivets and metal fasteners;
• Fabricate repairs for composite components;
• Perform non-destructive dye penetrant inspections (NDI);
• Perform daily, preflight, post flight and other periodic aircraft inspections.
Qualifications and Interests
Aviation structural mechanics require an orientation toward tools and equipment should possess manual dexterity and be physically fit. They must be able to keep records, have a knack for getting along well with other people and work as part of a team. The ability to do repetitive tasks and perform detailed work is also helpful. Normal hearing and normal color and depth perception are required.
Working Environment
Aviation structural mechanics may be assigned to sea or shore duty any place in the world, so their working environment varies considerably. They may work in hangars or hangar decks, or outside on flight decks or flight lines at air stations. A high noise level is a normal part of their work environment. AM’s work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require little supervision. AM’s may also serve as flight engineers aboard certain aircraft.
Opportunities
Excellent opportunities exist for qualified applicants to enter this rating. Approximately 8,000 men and women currently work in this rating.
Aviation Intermediate Level Structural Mechanics perform intermediate level repair on Metallic and Non-Metallic structures, Composite materials, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Utility and Flight Control System components. Perform complete repair to Aircraft Tire and Wheel Assemblies. Maintain and operate Hydraulic Component Test Stands. Performs all Non-Destructive Inspections. Performs aeronautical and non-aeronautical component welding.
Aviation Organizational Level Structural Mechanics maintain, service, troubleshoot and inspect aircraft Metallic, Non-Metallic, Fuel Cells, Hydraulic and Pneumatic aircraft systems, Landing Gear systems, Utility and Flight Control systems. Perform corrosion prevention, corrosion treatment and aircraft painting.
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