Section 3: Aviation Technology

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Have a high school degree or equivalent
  • Have command of the English language
  • Have reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and comprehend service literature
  • Have communication skills sufficient to prepare required reports
  • Be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
  • Be able to complete requirements for college-level classes
  • Mechanics must lift or pull objects weighing at least 70 pound
  • Possess sufficient mobility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform aviation maintenance
  • Have sufficient vision to distinguish colors, read gauges, scopes, diagnostic equipment and information (adaptive equipment acceptable)
  • Have sufficient hearing to distinguish various sounds and noises (adaptive equipment acceptable)
  • Must be able to tolerate loud noises and vibrations associated with aircraft engines