Hard Skills
ExpertAirframe and Powerplant (A&P) MaintenanceThe ability to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft structures and engines according to FAA or local civil aviation standards.
AdvancedTechnical Documentation ProficiencyReading and interpreting Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), and Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC).
ExpertTroubleshooting and Fault IsolationSystematically identifying the root cause of mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic malfunctions using diagnostic tools.
IntermediatePrecision Tooling and CalibrationSkilled use of calibrated instruments such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and multimeters to meet specific design tolerances.