Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft electrical wiring, and components of moderate difficulty Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft electrical wiring, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical wiring and component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts Have a broad knowledge of aircraft modifications and repair Have broad knowledge of electrical theory Have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as Electrical and Avionic test equipment, and tooling Replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment Removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes Be able to use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc. Be able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc. Be able to assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors and other electrical components High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum 6 years experience Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel) Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions Able to wear respirator or other safety gear Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces A&P License Prior E-6B experience Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance Experience performing major aircraft modifications