| Field of Study: | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
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| Description: | An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for the release (certification) of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is a responsible occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes: certifying airworthiness of airframe, piston and turbine engines, electrical/electronic systems, propellers and rotary systems; troubleshooting aircraft structural, mechanical or electrical systems to identify problems; adjusting and repairing systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures; repairing and overhauling aircraft structural, mechanical or electrical systems; installing or modifying aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems; dismantling airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly; and supervising, performing and documenting routine maintenance. |