Aircraft have fuel systems similar to automobiles but more complex. Aircraft fuel tanks are large enough for people to enter, and you will work inside and outside of fuel tanks to remove, repair, inspect, install and modify aircraft fuel systems, including integral fuel and water cell tanks, bladder cells and external tanks. You will advise on aircraft fuel systems removal, repair and installation maintenance procedures and policies. You will diagnose fuel system and component malfunctions, recommend corrective actions and/or resolve problems. In this job, you will perform maintenance on fuel tanks and cells by removing, repairing and/or replacing malfunctioning components. Your job will also be to inspect aircraft fuel systems maintenance activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for cleaning fuel cells and tanks and inspecting for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration and fungus. You will learn about internal hardware such as valves, interconnects, lines, gauges, controls, pumps and other attachments. You will also learn about sealing techniques and materials, layout drawing use, interpreting technical publications and concepts and applications of maintenance directives. PAY CHART
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