Inspects, operates, troubleshoots, removes, repairs, overhauls, and installs aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including SE.
Uses hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical/electronic principles and fundamentals, technical orders, and schematic diagrams to isolate malfunctions.
Advises on problems maintaining aircraft hydraulic systems. Determines maintenance procedures and performance characteristics using applicable technical publications.
Identifies and isolates malfunctions, services, bleeds, bench checks, rigs, and performs adjustments to aircraft hydraulic components, associated electrical components, and power systems.
Conducts operational hydraulic / pneumatic checks and repairs to landing gear, nose wheel steering, brakes, flight controls, weapons and cargo door systems, air refueling receiving systems, IFR systems, hoist and winch systems, engine start systems, recovery systems, arresting gear, air induction systems, and canopy systems.
Inspects and pressure tests hydraulic hose and tube assemblies.
Drains and flushes hydraulic systems.
Overhauls, repairs, adjusts, aligns, and tests hydraulic system and sub-system components.
Fabricates and bench checks hose assemblies. Operates and maintains shop equipment.
Assists with T-38 aircraft jacking, lifting, mooring, and towing operations.
Assists in launching and recovering of T-38 aircraft.
Records pertinent data on equipment maintenance data collection forms and enters data into Maintenance Information Systems.
Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
Handles, labels, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to federal, state and local environmental standards.
Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness.
Performs pre-use inspections and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
May be required to perform entry and maintenance tasks in confined spaces.
Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems.
Inspects, clears, and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
Inventories and maintains alternate mission equipment. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.
Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
Maintain strict tool control procedures. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
The T-38 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Specialists will be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.