Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 4.25 | 07/2013 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 4.25 | 07/2013 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.12 | 07/2013 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 4.12 | 07/2013 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems. | Core | 89 | 07/2013 |
| Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations. | Core | 91 | 07/2013 |
| Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation. | Core | 88 | 07/2013 |
| Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. | Core | 89 | 07/2013 |
| Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance. | Core | 90 | 07/2013 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.85 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.68 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.74 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.83 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.3 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |