Duties & Responsibilities
Performed detailed inspections of all aircraft systems to mitigate hazards to flight.
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Removed, replaced, and/or serviced:
- Mechanical systems
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- High-pressure pneumatic systems
- Avionics and telecommunication systems
- Gaseous oxygen
- F-108 High-bypass turbofan jet engine parts
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Supervised and supported the launch and recovery of aircraft.
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Duties & Responsibilities
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Troubleshoot, inspect, install, replace, rig, or adjust (including, but not limited to):
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Mechanical: Panels, sheet metal failure/cracks, corrosion identification, windows, flight control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, speed brakes), horizontal and vertical stabilizer, landing gear assembly, brake assembly, cables/wire rope accessories, rivets, fasteners, bolts, clamps, grommets, screws, gaskets, safety wire, etc.
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High-pressure Hydraulic/Pneumatic: cylinders, motors, pumps, snubbers, valves, adapters, fittings, couplers, gauges, hoses, o-rings, etc.
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Electrical: 3-phase motors, AC motors, DC motors, linear actuators, engine ignitors, radome, centrifugal blowers/fans, switches, relays, solenoids, indicator lights, all aircraft lighting systems, circuit breakers/fuses, breaker/fuse panels, various wiring and wire harness maintenance, etc.
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Service: ~5000 psi pneumatic nitrogen and hydraulic fluid servicing, gaseous aviators breathing oxygen (GOX), F-108 jet engine hydraulic fluid and oil
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Inspection: Inspected aircraft with extreme attention to detail for serviceability, part compliance, corrosion identification, installation errors, flight/mission damage, and manufacturing defects. Aircraft inspection detail varying from 30 minutes to 4+ hours (preflight, post-flight, etc) and certified final checkout prior to crewed flight.