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       CODE: 621.261-018 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FLIGHT ENGINEER (air trans.) alternate titles: flight mechanic
Makes preflight, inflight, and postflight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs to ensure
safe and efficient operation of aircraft: Inspects aircraft prior to takeoff for defects, such as
fuel or oil leaks and malfunctions in electrical, hydraulic, or pressurization systems, according to
preflight checklist. Verifies passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to ensure that
weight and balance specifications are met. Monitors control panel to verify aircraft performance,
and regulates engine speed according to instructions of AIRPLANE PILOT, COMMERCIAL (air trans.).
Makes inflight repairs, such as replacing fuses, adjusting instruments, and freeing jammed flight
control cables, using handtools, or takes emergency measures to compensate for failure of equipment,
such as autopilot, wing heaters, and electrical and hydraulic systems. Monitors fuel gauges and
computes rate of fuel consumption. Keeps log of fuel consumption and engine performance. Records
malfunctions which were not corrected during flight and reports needed repairs to ground maintenance
personnel. May perform repairs upon completion of flight. Must be licensed by Federal Aviation
Administration. May be required to be licensed AIRFRAME-AND-POWER-PLANT MECHANIC (air trans.;
aircraft mfg.) or AIRPLANE PILOT, COMMERCIAL (air trans.).
GOE: 05.03.06 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 97702H Flight Engineers
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