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Aerospace Ground Equipment

Perform necessary maintenance on aerospace ground equipment

Inspect and approve proper maintenance actions

Establish production controls and standards

Determine equipment serviceability criteria when it doesn’t exist

Career Tasks

Preparing planes for flight

When our planes aren’t in the air, they’re constantly receiving maintenance and being prepared for flight. Responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to our planes, Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists play an essential role ensuring our planes are ready for flight. From inspecting and troubleshooting to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, these professionals make sure our planes are always ready for flight.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum Education High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED ASVAB Requirements Mechanical; Electronics Qualifications

Knowledge of general mechanics, electronics and basic wiring diagrams and schematics
Experience operating or supervising aerospace ground equipment
Normal color vision
Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

It takes many skills to keep aircraft ground support equipment up and running.

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Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.