JOB SUMMARY:
To perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer.
Mech Flight Line A may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Mech Flight Line B & Mech Flight Line C.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems and components on assigned models to guide, instruct and work with lower classification mechanics in the performance of the following principle duties.
a.Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and reassembly of previously installed items.
b.Performs functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines and flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.
c.Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting stops.
d.Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and making necessary adjustments or corrections.
e.Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft light problems.
f.Maintains clean working area.
I I . Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components. Understands all run related functional
tests.
I I I . Uses a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scale
and pressure gauges.
IV. Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics.
V. Performs other related duties as required.
