Chapter 1 : Page Not Served theinnatdunvilla.com ( th): Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft. Aircraft mechanics in general aviation perform maintenance and repair jobs similar to those performed by airline mechanics, but they may work on small piston-engine or larger turbine- powered aircraft, depending on the type of business the facility specializes in. An aircraft mechanic maybe licensed or unlicensed. The licensed mechanic may receive from the Federal Aviation Administration FAA mechanic Certificate with an airframe rating, powerplant rating, or rating for both or a Repairman Certificate. FAA Mechanic Certificates are issued upon successful completion of oral, written, and practical examinations. Similarly, a mechanic with an FAA Repairman Certificate can work only on those parts of the aircraft that the certificate specifically allows, such as radio or instruments, propellers, etc. The repair person who works on transmitting equipment aboard the aircraft does not need a license from the Federal Communications Commission; however, experts encourage these individuals to take the FCC exam because they may eventually become involved in satellites and satellite communication systems the next logical step. If you have an interest in electronics, you may choose to specialize in avionics: This field is becoming more interesting and challenging as the technology expands. Because of a shortage of technicians and the complexity of aircraft systems, the industry needs more people who are cross-trained. Avionics technicians with the licensing that enables them to work on the airplane, either removing or reinstalling equipment, are especially in demand. Aviation maintenance mechanics including air-frame and powerplant technicians, avionics technicians and instrument repairmen have the important responsibility of keeping airplanes in a safe condition to fly. In this effort they service, repair, and overhaul various aircraft components and systems including airframes, engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, propellers, avionics equipment, and aircraft instruments. The has changed greatly in recent years and will continue to change rapidly because of advances in computer technology, solid-state electronics, and fiber composite structural material. Aircraft mechanics employed in general aviation do maintenance and repair work similar to airline mechanics; however, the equipment they service is generally smaller in size but may be just as complex. Working Conditions Depending upon the type of work they do, aircraft mechanics and repairmen work in hangars, on the flight line, or in repair shops. They use hand and power tools along with test equipment. Noise levels are high and flight line mechanics often work outdoors in inclement weather conditions when making emergency repairs. Sometimes the work requires the use of ladders or scaffolds and the physical demands can be heavy. Frequent lifts or pulls of up to 50 pounds are normal and the physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling. Aircraft mechanics often work under pressure to maintain airline flight schedules or, in the case of general aviation, to minimize inconvenience to customers beyond a reasonable period of time. While doing so, the aircraft mechanic cannot sacrifice high standards of workmanship to speed up the job. He or she should also have an interest in aviation, appreciation of the importance of doing a job carefully and thoroughly, and the desire to learn throughout a career. Education While a high school diploma is not required to become an apprentice aircraft mechanic, employers give preference to applicants who are high school or vocational school graduates; thus, such a diploma is essential. Mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, English, and aerospace education courses are suitable subjects to pursue while in high school, because the aircraft mechanic avionics technician must understand the physical principles involved in the operation of the aircraft and its systems. The aircraft mechanic is expected to continue his or her education, even after hiring, in order to keep abreast of the continuing technical changes and improvements in aircraft and associated systems. Marital Status Married and unmarried men and women, with or without children are eligible. Persons who are widowed or divorced, also are eligible. It is the policy of most aviation companies to provide equal Page 1
employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Most aviation companies are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the United States law. Most aviation companies are committed to assuring that: All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law; Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; All personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law, and; Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have exercised any right protected by law. Most aviation companies believe in and practice equal opportunity and affirmative action. All employees are responsible for supporting the concept of equal opportunity and affirmative action and assisting the company in meeting its objectives. Most aviation companies maintain Affirmative Action Plans for minorities, women, disabled persons and veterans. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability. Moreover, the law defines ten other prohibited personnel practices in the federal government, all of which fall under the jurisdiction of the OSC and the MSPB. See Prohibited Personnel Practices at http: Additional information may also be found on the the EEOC web site located at http: There are also increases in salary for longevity, licenses held, line work, or shift work. It is anticipated that wages for general aviation mechanics will increase over the next few years, but will remain lower than the salaries paid by the large airlines. Paid holidays, vacations, insurance plans, retirement programs, and sick leave are some of the benefits offered by both airline and general aviation employers. Airlines also give their employees free or reduced price transportation to destinations within their route structure and exchange travel privileges with other airlines. General aviation offers more local points of employment. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the Transport Workers Union of America are the principal unions representing aircraft mechanics, but some mechanics are also represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Salaries and benefits can vary. For an updated look at salaries in the aviation industry, view the current first day on the job earnings at AviationSalary. Where the jobs are and who hires The scheduled airlines employ approximately 50, mechanics at various terminals and overhaul bases located throughout the U. Also, mechanics and technicians are employed at some 4, FAA certified repair stations in the U. Another large employer is the U. In addition, FAA employs approximately maintenance personnel who work at various locations in the U. Whether your changing jobs or changing careers, you have come to the right place. Along with our fresh list of current industry openings, we provide the tools and resources to perform a successful job search and give you an advantage over your competition. Maximize your career options and stay on top of your job search with Avjobs. Click here to get started! Mechanics with 30 months combined experience or 18 months airframe experience or powerplant experience may take the Airframe, Powerplant, or the Airframe amp; Powerplant exams based on practical experience. Mechanics who attain these top ratings have an increased opportunity to advance to higher paying jobs as lead mechanics, crew chiefs, inspectors, or shop foremen. Promotion to these higher grade jobs with the airlines is usually attained as a result of company seniority. Applicants for a repairman certificate must have 18 months of practical experience in the maintenance duties of the specific job for which the person is to be employed by the repair station or have completed formal training acceptable to FAA. Avionic repair stations usually employ technicians who may be required to hold an FCC license. A few mechanics with advanced ratings and administrative ability reach supervisory and executive positions, while those who have broad experience in maintenance and overhaul facilities become designated inspectors for the Federal Aviation Administration. Mechanics with the necessary Page 2
pilot licenses and flying experience may take FAA examinations for the position of flight engineer, with opportunities to become pilots. One study indicates that over the next few years there will be an annual average of 10, job openings for aircraft avionics maintenance personnel, increasing to 40, openings per year. These numbers are the result of analysis of anticipated aviation industry growth rates and projected retirements of the World War II and Korea era veterans, who presently hold many of the aviation maintenance jobs in airline and general aviation activities. Other studies are less optimistic about employment opportunities, but all emphasize the fact that the well trained, licensed individual with a strong background in technical subjects will have little trouble finding work in aviation of associated technical fields. Training The qualified student who wishes to become an aircraft mechanic can follow one of several paths: He or she can begin work for an airline or an independent repair station as an apprentice mechanic, learning as one earns. She or he can take aircraft mechanic courses at one of the many FAA Certificated private or public technical schools. A high school diploma is normally recommended for entrance to these schools, but the period of training is normally shorter than on-the-job-training and earnings upon completion of the course are higher. Also, the graduate of such a course is qualified to take the FAA exams when the course is finished. He or she can also receive training as an aircraft mechanic while in the military service and, with some additional study, can qualify for a civilian mechanic job when the period of military service is completed. Public and private vocational institutions along with the military services are major suppliers of aviation mechanics. In the past, many airlines had standing orders with FAA approved aviation maintenance training schools and other educational institutions for all graduate mechanics, but the recent recession combined which deregulation of the airline industry has decreased job opportunities. The price of technical school training is expensive, costing several thousand dollars for an 18 to 24 month course. Fortunately, financial assistance is available through the U. For information, write to: Department of Transportation, Publications Section, M The World Aviation Directory, which is available in the reference section of many libraries, has the most comprehensive listing of aircraft operators, manufacturers, and associated companies that design, produce, overhaul, and maintain aircraft. Regional Airline Association, Connecticut Ave. The Avjobs Aviation School Directory makes researching and finding an aviation college, university, flight school or professional training facility simple. Page 3
Chapter 2 : National Aviation Academy Jobs, Employment theinnatdunvilla.com Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: report (to accompany H. Res. ) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office). Getting Information â Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material â Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards â Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment â Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical not electronic principles. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events â Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings â Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates â Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge â Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Making Decisions and Solving Problems â Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment â Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. Interacting With Computers â Using computers and computer systems including hardware and software to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Handling and Moving Objects â Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment â Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic not mechanical principles. Controlling Machines and Processes â Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes not including computers or vehicles. Analyzing Data or Information â Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work â Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others â Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People â Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Processing Information â Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Thinking Creatively â Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Training and Teaching Others â Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. Developing Objectives and Strategies â Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment â Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships â Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Coaching and Developing Others â Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others â Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Assisting and Caring for Others â Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, Page 4
customers, or patients. Performing General Physical Activities â Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information â Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates â Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Scheduling Work and Activities â Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Developing and Building Teams â Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Performing Administrative Activities â Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others â Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. Page 5
Chapter 3 : Train Tomorrow The Aviation Institute of Maintenance theinnatdunvilla.com ( th): A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft. Share your story with us, click the envelope icon in the upper right corner. Or make comment to postings you find here. Interaction, discussion, sharing are our goals. Today, Taylor is unknown outside of the aviation industry and by many history buffs. In Dayton, during the early s, Charles was the go-to guy for the Wrights. Charley moved his family to Dayton in and opened a machine shop in The Wrights brought jobs to him as they designed improvements to their bicycles. The relationship between the brothers and Charley grew. Three years later, the Wrights convinced Taylor to come to work for them. Taylor was hired to work in the bicycle shop primarily so the Wrights could concentrate on their glider experiments. Eventually, his responsibilities grew. Charley assisted the brothers in designing and building their wind tunnel. Taylor During the winter of, Taylor built the final piece needed for powered flight â an engine. Using only a lathe, a drill press, and assorted hand tools, Charley constructed a four-cylinder engine that produced 12 horsepower at 1, rpm. Using this engine, the Wrights were to become the first to fly in powered, sustained flight. While the brothers continued traveling the world selling the airplane, Charley maintained the facility. A propeller failure led to a crash injuring Orville and killing his passenger, Lt. Taylor could now be called the first powered-aircraft accident investigator. Charles continued working for the Wrights until, supervising work in their engine shop. It was beginning to be big business. Rodgers needed a mechanic to assist him in his attempt to win the prize offered by William Randolph Hearst for completing the first transcontinental flight. Charles returned to Dayton and worked for the Wright-Martin Company until He then returned to California and things turned sour for Charles Taylor â his wife died, the depression forced closure of his business, and other investments failed. That project ended in and Taylor returned to California. Charley would suffer a massive heart attack in, ending his working career. A resting place dedicated to pioneer aviators. Award criteria are stringent, beginning with a year tenure. Twenty of those 1, mechanics are from Wisconsin. The date is significant in that it is the birthday of Charles Taylor. The resolution, summarized by the Congressional Research Service, reads: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft. Chapter 4 : Aviation Maintenance Technician Day - Wikipedia Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is a United of Representatives resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Aviation Maintenance. Chapter 5 : Aviation Maintenance Jobs, Employment theinnatdunvilla.com The day of recognition is currently observed by 45 states in the United States. On May 24,, a United States House of Representatives resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day was introduced. Chapter 6 : Technician Aviation Job Search Page 6
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