Job Description of an Aircraft Technician
An aircraft technician maintains specific parts of an aircraft that are more complex than what an aircraft mechanic is licensed to inspect and repair. The technician is not licensed by the FAA and is limited in what he may repair.
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Avionics
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An avionics technician is responsible for repairing instruments that provide navigation and flight information to the aircrew.
Radar
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The radar technician specializes in repairing the display and hardware functions of weather radars installed on aircraft.
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Computer Control Systems
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Electronic flight control systems have various components that are complex and specific to the manufacturer--as opposed to mechanical flight controls that a standard mechanic is able to inspect and repair.
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
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A licensed aircraft mechanic holds an Airframe and Powerplant license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The A&P inspects and repairs engines, flight controls and most other parts of an aircraft.
Work Schedule
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An aircraft technician's schedule may include nights, weekends, or holidays. Technicians may be on call for emergency repairs at any time.
Salary and Training
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Technicians and A&P mechanics typically get paid between $20 and $30 per hour, according to 2008 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Training is available at community colleges, four-year universities and in the military. Manufactures have training available for their specific products.
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