Jet mechanics maintain and repair jet engines for commercial airlines, government and private companies. They must be certified by the FAA with an airframe and power plant (A&P) license, obtained through a structured program or 18 months of practical experience. They are responsible for keeping planes in perfect flying condition, including inspection and repair of engines, landing gear, brakes, valves, and pumps, and keeping maintenance records.
A jet mechanic is a specific type of aircraft mechanic who performs maintenance on airplanes equipped with gasoline turbine jet engines. Jet mechanics perform maintenance on jets for commercial airlines, government and private companies. They are responsible for preventative maintenance such as inspections and fluid changes, and for repairing faulty equipment that they have noticed or been reported by the flight crew.
All jet mechanics must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An FAA license is called an airframe and power plant (A&P) license. While Airframe and Power Plant licenses can be obtained separately, most jet mechanics will obtain both. Licenses are obtained after a series of oral, written and practical exams administered by the FAA. Licensees can also choose to specialize in areas such as engines, hydraulics or electrical systems.
Mechanics who attend an FAA-certified A&P school are eligible to take the tests upon graduation, and those who choose not to attend an FAA-certified A&P school must have 18 months of practical experience. While an FAA license can be obtained through hands-on experience, it is important to note that most employers prefer to hire an A&P jet mechanic who already has their license, so it is often a better option to participate in a structured program through an FAA license. FAA. certified school. Jet mechanics who are not licensed or who can only work under the direct supervision of an A&P certified mechanic and cannot sign for any repairs or inspections.
While the aircraft captain is the pilot in command and has full authority over the plane he is flying, the jet mechanic is primarily responsible for keeping the plane in perfect flying condition. Specific responsibilities include inspection and repair of engines, landing gear, brakes, valves and pumps. Instruments are the only items a jet mechanic may not repair, because additional FAA licenses are required to become a certified avionics technician to repair aircraft instruments.
In addition to inspection and repair, it takes a jet mechanic to keep all maintenance records for an airplane. The FAA has strict requirements for inspections based on the number of hours and the number of calendar days an airplane has flown. Mechanics record the hours a plane has flown and are responsible for signing the log of any completed repairs or inspections.
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