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Flight Engineer
There are two possible positions you could fill in this job, either helicopter flight engineer or flight engineer performance qualified. If you volunteer for this job during BMT, you will be classified into helicopter flight engineer. In this job, you will perform preflight, through-flight and postflight inspections of aircraft away from home. You'll be computing and applying aircraft weight, balance and performance data. You'll also be compiling data on takeoffs, climbs, cruises, etc. It will be your responsibility to update the flight engineer's log. You will operate and monitor engine and aircraft systems controls and indicators. You'll assist the pilot or perform engine starts and monitor runup, flight operations and engine shutdown. You will also monitor warning indicators and lights for fire, overheat, depressurization and system failure, reporting any abnormal conditions to the pilot and recommending corrective action. Knowledge of electrical, communication, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is mandatory in this career field. You will learn all of that in your technical school and on-the-job training. You'll also learn flight theory; minor in-flight maintenance; emergency aircraft procedures; and using and interpreting diagrams, schematics and performance charts. PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Aviation Operations
- Tech Schools:
- Keesler AFB, MS; Lackland AFB, TX; Fairchild AFB, WA
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