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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Repairing81
Reading Comprehension81
3.Troubleshooting75
4.Equipment Maintenance74
5.Equipment Selection70
Complex Problem Solving70
Writing70
8.Critical Thinking69
Active Listening69
10.Quality Control Analysis68
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Skill Area Scores

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
81
72
Tighten a screw to get a door to close properlyReplace a faulty hydraulic valveRepair structural damage after an earthquake
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
81
65
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
75
68
Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machineIdentify the circuit causing an electrical system to failDirect the debugging of control code for a new operating system
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
74
76
Add oil to an engine as indicated by a gauge or warning lightClean moving parts in production machineryConduct maintenance checks on an experimental aircraft
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
70
60
Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetorChoose a software application to use to complete a work assignmentIdentify the equipment needed to produce a new product line
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
70
66
Lay out tools to complete a jobRedesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniquesDevelop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
70
61
Take a telephone messageWrite a memo to staff outlining new directivesWrite a novel for publication
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
69
68
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
69
59
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
68
61
Inspect a draft memorandum for clerical errorsMeasure new part requisitions for tolerance to specificationsDevelop procedures to test a prototype of a new computer system