Aircraft Mechanic

An Aircraft Mechanic takes care of airplanes and helicopters. On a regular day, they walk around a big plane with a flashlight and a checklist, looking closely at the wings, wheels and engines. They use wrenches, screwdrivers and special tools to tighten, swap and fix parts, and they talk with pilots about anything that sounded or felt a little odd. For example, they might change a tire as tall as a child, then check every bolt twice.

This is different from a car mechanic, because an airplane flies high in the sky, so every part must be checked very carefully and written down in a logbook. When the Aircraft Mechanic finishes, the pilot can trust the plane is ready. That means families can climb aboard, buckle their seatbelts, and fly to see grandparents or visit the beach, feeling safe.