MOS Description

68B

Aircraft Powerplant Repairer

Major Duties - The aircraft power plant repairer supervises, inspects and performs aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components.

Entry Level - Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans and stores engine assembles or components. Disassembles, repairs, resembles, adjusts, diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems and components according to directives. Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls. Performs limited maintenance operational checks. Uses and performs user maintenance on common and special tools. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft engines. Prepares request for turn-ins and repair parts and engine components. Prepares forms and records related to skill.

Skill Level 2 - Performs duties of pervious skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft engines and their components. Participates in maintenance test flights as required.

Specific Qualifications for Initial Award of MOS: