Daniel Howie

Performs inspections, functional checks, and
preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to
include phase inspection, daily inspections, pre
and post flight inspections and such special
inspections as required, including fuel
contamination checks, oil sampling, and
inspection of onboard emergency equipment.
Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical
transmission, power systems, etc.

Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs
unscheduled maintenance on assigned and
transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair
and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and
surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test
equipment, visual checks, and instruments,
diagnoses and identifies problem areas and
determines the extent of repairs required.
Removes components and assemblies, repairs or
replaces defective parts and components and
reassembles repaired items into the aircraft.
Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to
major components and assemblies such as
engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic
systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required.
Accomplishes adjustments to related systems
which me be affected by repairs. Conducts ground
functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services
aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic
fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and
transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to
takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel,
and hydraulic leaks, cut lines, tires and loose
panels.

fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow
removal. etc.