1. Demonstrate knowledge of workplace policies, procedures, etc.
2. Work safely around equipment.
3. Follow workplace safety plans; use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

1. Differentiate between types of aircraft, e.g., fixed-wing, rotary wing, gliders.
2. Identify major structural stresses experienced by all aircraft.
3. Identify major components of fixed-wing airframe:
4. Fuselage
5. Wings
6. Tail section
7. Flight control surfaces
8. Landing gear

1. Reading aircraft maintenance manuals, both manufacturer-specific and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved circulars.
2. Learn and utilize Location Numbering Systems (LNS) for various aircraft, including zones and subzones for large aircraft.
3. Become familiar with aircraft rigging, including: Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS), maintenance manuals, cable systems, structural alignment, etc.
4. Perform all manner of aircraft inspection such as: Airframe Conformity, Airworthiness, Altimeter and Static System, Annual and Continuous Airworthiness CAMP.
5. Perform sheet metal and non-metallic structures repair work.
6. Use all manner of sheet metal tools, including but not limited to dividers, rivet spacers, punches, kettsaws, shears, snips, forming tools, vises, rivet guns
7. Examine aircraft finishes.

1. Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical system components, such as: wiring, pins, connectors, AC and DC systems throughout airframe.
2. Inspect, maintain, and repair common aircraft electrical systems, e.g., lighting, engine starting, and power distribution.
3. Inspect, troubleshoot, and check flight, engine, and navigation instruments, such as: pressure gauges, airspeed indicators, vertical speed indicators, etc.
4. Inspect, troubleshoot, and check various other avionic systems, such as: radio, passenger address interphones, radar beacon transponders, GPS.
5. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
6. Identify, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair landing gear systems, including shock absorbing equipment, brakes, retraction mechanisms, wheels, and tires.
7. Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot aircraft fuel systems.
8. Inspect, check, and troubleshoot aircraft ice and rain control systems.
9. Inspect, check, troubleshoot cabin atmosphere control systems.
10. Inspect, check, and troubleshoot fire protection systems, including fire detection and extinguishing systems.

1. Become familiar with turbofan engine type.
2. Identify other engine types, such as reciprocating, radial, inline, gas turbine (if applicable).
3. Use hand tools to perform work, including but not limited to: wrenches, screwdrivers, socket sets, cordless drills, torque wrenches.
4. Troubleshoot, inspect, and repair fuel system components, such as: main fuel pumps, fuel heaters, fuel filters, and fuel spray nozzles.
5. Check, inspect, and repair engine induction and exhaust system components.
6. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair thrust reverser systems.
7. Inspect, maintain, and repair powerplant electrical systems by employing proper wiring techniques, e.g., lacing, bundling, clamping, and splicing.
8. Check, service, and repair lubricating and cooling systems.
9. Identify, inspect, and maintain engine instruments/systems.
10. Inspect, maintain, and service turbine-powered Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
11. Maintain, inspect, service engine fire protection systems.
12. Utilize all manner of rigging to perform powerplant work, e.g., repositioning turbofan engines.

1. Identify, inspect, and repair wooden airframe components.
2. Select and apply fabric and/or fiberglass airframe coverings.
3. Perform welding associated with the trade.

1. General Workplace Safety 2. First Aid & CPR (minimum 6.5 hours every 3 years) 3. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – must comply with section 201-g of the Labor Law 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 5. Right-to-Know/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 6. Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LO/TO)

1. Basic Mathematics and trade-specific math 2. Aircraft Drawings 3. Basic Electrical Concepts

1. Aviation Concepts 2. Aircraft/Airframe Terminology 3. Aerodynamics 4. Avionics

1. Tools 2. Rigging 3. Hydraulic Systems 4. Landing Gear Systems 5. Environmental Control Systems 6. Anti-ice/De-ice Systems 7. Fire Protection Systems 8. Structural Identification 9. Electrical Circuits 10. Structural Repair 11. Aircraft/Airframe Construction 12. Rivet Layout/Joints/Installation/Repair 13. Aircraft Fuel Systems 14. Aircraft Engines 15. Engine Component Replacement 16. Pressurization 17. Flight Control Systems 18. Engine Electrical/Electronic Controls 19. Instruments 20. FAA Manuals/Manufacturer Manuals 21. Recordkeeping 22. Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 23. FAA Advisories/Circulars

1. Test Prep 2. Passing FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician – General Airframe and Powerplant a. Knowledge Test (administered by FAA) - written and practical exam