Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
O*NET Code: 49-3011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (19)
Equipment Maintenance5/100
Repairing5/100
Troubleshooting5/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (26)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Access Software AIRPAX
Facilities management software
0CaseBank SpotLight
Analytical or scientific software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Computerized aircraft log manager CALM
Information retrieval or search software
0DatcoMedia EBis
Accounting software
0Disassembler software
Compiler and decompiler software
0Engine analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Maintenance information databases
Facilities management software
0Maintenance planning software
Facilities management software
0Maintenance record software
Facilities management software
0Mxi Technologies Maintenix
Data base user interface and query software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Operational Data Store ODS software
Data base user interface and query software
0Pentagon 2000SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Supply system software
Inventory management software
0Technical Data Management System TDMS
Document management software
0Technical manual database software
Information retrieval or search software
0Tracware AeroTrac
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians → Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 5Target: 4
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Repairing
Current: 5Target: 4
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 5Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Equipment Selection
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
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Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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