A&P Mechanic; Business Corporate

An aircraft structures mechanic's job description includes inspecting, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures like the fuselage, wings, and flight control surfaces. They perform maintenance, assemble metal and composite components, and work with sealants, insulation, and other materials to ensure the aircraft's structural integrity and safety.

• Inspecting Aircraft: Mechanics conduct various levels of checks, such as A checks, which involve general inspections for damage, corrosion, and missing parts.
• Troubleshooting and Repairing: They diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in airframes, engines, and electronic systems.
• Component Overhauls: Specialized facilities have mechanics who disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, and test aircraft components, including engines and propellers.
• Performing Maintenance: This includes tasks like lubricating components, checking fluid levels, and servicing landing gear and braking systems.
• Documentation: A&P mechanics are responsible for documenting all maintenance and repairs in the aircraft's logbooks.

• Airlines: They work on business corporate aircraft to keep them in service.
• Aviation Companies and Airports: They perform maintenance at various aviation facilities.
• Flight Schools: A&P mechanics are also found working at flight schools.
• Repair Stations: These specialized facilities focus on overhauling engines, propellers, and landing gear.

• Ensuring Safety: Their primary role is to ensure aircraft are safe to fly by complying with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety standards.
• Maintaining Aircraft Performance: Regular maintenance by A&P mechanics helps maintain optimal aircraft performance and reliability.
• Meeting Scheduling Demands: Mechanics work to keep aircraft in operation, often working overtime or on weekends and holidays to prevent delays.

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