AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information, as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public, when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Prior experience with avionics and aircraft maintenance
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Strong isolation and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to demonstrate accurate basic math skills
• Ability to read schematics and drawings
• Proficiency in electronic assembly, soldering, crimping, splicing, harness fabrication, and control panel building
• Ability to test and isolate component failures
• Ability to install components
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing skills, blueprint reading, and composites

A&P proficiency is only one of several requirements here, and the qualifications employers formally post lay out the full set.

• Aviation experience, with an A and P license accepted in place of experience
• Possess A and P certification
• Mechanical trade experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written technical data, including drawings and blueprints
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Experience reporting to Leads, Senior Aircraft Technicians, Aircraft Technicians, and Supervisors
• Experience working on and around aircraft, where mechanical assembly is critical to successful delivery and customer satisfaction
• Ability to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings daily
• Ability to hear conversations in person, via teleconference or phone, and production floor sounds, including safety warnings and alarms
• Ability to communicate effectively in conversations, meetings, and daily communications
• Ability to operate office equipment, personal electronic equipment, electronic identification systems, and production tools, including hydraulic lifts
• Ability to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment
• Ability to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment

• FAA-issued Aircraft Technician (Airframe and Powerplant) certificate
• Operations or small aircraft maintenance experience
• General fabrication and modification experience, with significant sheet metal experience
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment
• Maintenance experience with piston engine aircraft
• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) or FAR-145 experience
• Experience in the fabrication of test fixtures
• Maintenance experience with turboprop and jet engine aircraft
• Experience in fabricating and modifying wire harnesses and pinning aerospace connectors
• Maintenance and rigging experience with P and W PT6A engines and airframes

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures
• Adequate complement of sheet metal tools
• Experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months of experience within the last 24 months)
• Ability to communicate in English
• Previous Part 121 maintenance experience
• Aircraft technician experience
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and execute projects with limited supervision
• Experience working with corporate aircraft, turboprops, twin-engine aircraft, and light jets
• PT-6 and turbine engine experience

• Experience in a FAR Part 145 Repair Station environment, maintaining general and/or business and corporate aviation aircraft
• A and P Certification in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65 from a FAR Part 147 School
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 43
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Parts 91, 135, and 145
• Working knowledge of maintenance software, including Quantum, Corridor, and/or SAP, Windows operating systems, and Microsoft Office products
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance requirements, inspection procedures, and maintenance practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure, including time constraints and challenging situations
• Ability to read work orders, blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and process specifications, and follow the sequence of planned operations
• Ability to work extended hours and travel to off-site locations requiring overnight stays with little notice

A&P certification and CAMP fluency reinforce each other, and resume bullets reflecting these A&P competencies show how to present both.

• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Background with composite airframes, including layup, bonding, and repairs
• Hands-on experience using shop tools and calibrated aerospace tooling, including torque wrenches, crimping tools, and stripping tools
• Understanding of aircraft safety, tool control, FOD, and industry standards
• Proficiency in using specifications, drawings, and verbal instructions to determine the sequence of operations
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, with emphasis on Google Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, with adaptability to changing priorities
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish colors

• Experience in aircraft assembly, maintenance, testing, and repair, including fabrication, modification, assembly, repair, and maintenance of complex electro-mechanical actuators, landing gear, and related aeronautical assemblies
• Experience in diagnosing and correcting failures or trouble sources in electrical and mechanical devices
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and meet deadlines
• Strong skills in using conventional hand tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and Fluke meters
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment, including grinders, band saws, presses, and drill presses
• Experience in aircraft assembly, including wiring aircraft systems, and installing engine support systems and airframe-related systems
• Experience in system-level troubleshooting of aircraft communication systems
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems, including electronics, mechanical systems, engines, support systems, and fuel systems
• Experience performing system isolation fault procedures
• Experience performing manual testing of aircraft and individual assemblies
• Ability to perform routine shop duties, including handling bulk supplies and ordering materials
• Experience assisting in the creation of Stationized Work Instructions
• Experience with off-aircraft assembly of spare components and support equipment
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and engineering specifications
• Knowledge of office personal computer operating systems
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, applicable laws, regulations, and company obligations

• Ability to perform maintenance duties away from base, with limited resources
• Willingness to travel for extended periods, including international destinations, without restrictions
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members of diverse backgrounds and experience levels
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to physically access all areas of the property and drive areas, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, team members, and external contacts
• Ability to walk, stand, stretch, bend, and kneel for prolonged periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment
• Ability to work indoors and be exposed to environmental factors, including CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke
• Aviation maintenance experience
• Helicopter maintenance experience
• Airbus Helicopter airframe experience
• Safran Turbomeca engine experience
• Current FAA A and P license, or ability to obtain a repairman certificate

Mapping PT6A rigging and helicopter experience to how certifications and pay progress is the quickest way to gauge advancement.

• Experience in first-line and second-line maintenance activities
• Experience in life cycle support activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven experience as a team player
• Knowledge of aerospace design and maintenance practices
• Ability and flexibility to work and adapt in different environments
• Advanced troubleshooting experience
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated, with a willingness to take initiative
• Awareness of the highest standards in quality, reliability, and safety
• Practical experience in base maintenance

For your CAMP fluency, benchmark your structural repair skills so your resume reads as a strong match.