Hard Skills
ExpertAircraft Engine Maintenance SupervisionThe oversight of technical teams performing disassembly, repair, and reassembly of aviation powerplants to ensure adherence to engineering specifications.
ExpertAviation Regulatory ComplianceThe application of FAA, EASA, or local civil aviation authority standards and safety regulations to engine overhaul processes.
AdvancedPrecision Metrology and ToolingAdvanced proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, and specialized borescope equipment to verify engine tolerances within ten-thousandths of an inch.
AdvancedTechnical Workflow PlanningStrategic coordination of labor, specialized parts procurement, and equipment availability to meet maintenance turn-around-time targets.
ExpertFailure Analysis and TroubleshootingThe ability to diagnose complex mechanical and thermodynamic issues in jet or piston engines using diagnostic data and visual inspection.