AVIATION TECHNICIAN8338N3 Pay Grade: 25 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is highly specialized technical work maintaining and repairing aircraft and aircraft engines, test facilities and aircraft handling equipment in an academic aerospace research laboratory. Follows all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures in performing the work and in keeping the required maintenance records. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL E: Work is of a highly diverse and/or complex nature characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. Considerable analytical thought is necessary for interpreting a variety of factors, problems and alternatives for methods and procedures. Work requires the origination of ideas, techniques and programs for solving technical problems or complicated situations. Workers at this level exercise a high degree of responsibility for independent judgment and may participate in major program changes or policy decisions. Work may be reviewed by occasional conferences or reports to superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are normally characterized by regulations, policies or complex technical manuals. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from Mechanic II which involves skilled work in inspecting and repairing vehicles and related equipment. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED According to FAA procedures, directs and/or performs the maintenance and servicing of aircraft used for instruction, research or transportation and retains the related maintenance records. Performs FAA required annual inspections and FAA required inspections after major repairs or alterations, and certifies airworthiness for flight. Works with all parts of aircraft including engines, electrical systems, temperature control systems, hydraulic systems, communications systems, and instrument systems. Performs trouble shooting, engine run-ups, taxiing, towing, dismantling, repairing and assembling. Provides consultation and assistance to faculty and graduate students in the proper design and fabrication of experimental apparatus to be used in aircraft research. Supervises and instructs FAA qualified student employees and aerospace engineering students in the proper operation of equipment in academic aerospace research laboratories. Ensures students understand and practice proper safety procedures. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of FAA regulations and procedures governing the work. *Knowledge of operational checkout of hydraulic systems, hydraulic instruments, mechanical surface controls, pneumatics, heating and cooling systems, diagnosis and correction of hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions, operational checkout of electrical systems, fuel systems, generators, instrumentation, engine run-up, and replacement of structural parts and assemblies. *Knowledge of the theory and operation of aircraft. *Knowledge of shop mathematics, machine speeds and feeds, cutting qualities of materials, and shop practices. Abilities *Ability to work from mechanical blueprints, drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications and service manuals. *Ability to use hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring instruments. *Ability to design and fabricate unique experimental apparatus for aircraft research. *Ability to perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance and servicing. *Ability to supervise. *Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Airframe Certificate and Power Plant Certificate NC: 06/93
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