aircraft maintenance
Discussing the Aircraft Maintenance Resume
Introducing the Job of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians are at the heart of aviation industry. They play the most crucial role in keeping the planes flying safely and, as such, are in steady demand in various airlines, air forces and with private jet owners. The satisfaction of keeping people safe along with good earnings and the challenging nature of the job makes it much sought after career among youth.
Key Responsibilities
Aircraft engineers’ prime responsibility is to keep the aircraft in optimal condition for safe and efficient operating. They work on all the mechanical aspects of the aircraft including airframe, hydraulics, pneumatics, engine, fuel system, control and communication system. They troubleshoot any malfunctioning of the aircraft by testing various aircraft systems to identify the cause of malfunction. They inspect aircraft parts for any damage or general wear and repair, replace, assemble and install parts. They also make entries in technical records and certify maintenance standards. They are also responsible for supervising aircraft maintenance workers and for working with teams, suppliers, clients and managers to finalize budgets, timescales and specifications or work undertaken.
Aircraft technicians, who are less qualified and experienced than engineers, work in teams specializing in various aircraft systems like airframes, hydraulics, engines, fuel, pneumatics and avionics. They are skilled in mechanical, electrical or electronic field and are involved in regular servicing and repair of aircraft. Read the rest of this entry »
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Aircraft Maintenance Checks
All aircraft, like cars, must undergo regular maintenance in order to keep them fit for flying (though obviously cars don’t fly). The consequences of a poorly maintained aircraft however are much more grave than of a poorly maintained car. In this article, I will illustrate important maintenance checks aircraft must undergo.
There are 5 main aircraft maintenance checks: Daily check and A, B, C and D checks.
The Daily check contrary to the name, does not need to be performed every day. It must however be completed after every 24-60hrs of flight time. The aircraft is visually inspected for any damage to any part of the fuselage, fluid levels are checked, the general security and cleanliness of the flight deck is looked at, and, finally, emergency equipment is checked for its presence and condition.
A Checks must be performed every 500 hours or monthly, whichever is sooner. This generally takes place overnight at the gate of an airport. The A check comprises all aspects of the Daily and also: crew oxygen system pressure, emergency lights, lubricates the nose gear retractor, parking brake pressure and uses the BITE to test the onboard electronics.
B Checks are not as common these days as they fall under fairly vague ground and checks are instead distributed between A and C. However, where B is are completed it follows a similar itinerary to A, but are a little more vigorous. Read the rest of this entry »
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