Aircraft mechanics and service technicians diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain aircraft engines, systems, and assemblies. They inspect aircraft for defects, use tools and diagnostic equipment to test components, and replace or repair worn parts. Technicians also maintain logs and records of all maintenance work performed on aircraft.

1. SummaryReportfor:
49-3011.00 - AircraftMechanicsand Service Technicians
Diagnose,adjust,repair,oroverhaul aircraftenginesandassemblies,suchashydraulicandpneumatic
systems.Includeshelicopterandaircraftengine specialists.
Sample of reportedjobtitles:AircraftMaintenance Director,AircraftMaintenance Supervisor,Aircraft
Maintenance Technician(AircraftMaintenance Tech),AircraftMechanic,AircraftRestorer,Aircraft
Technician,Airframe andPowerplantMechanic(A andP Mechanic),AviationMaintenance Technician
(AMT),AviationMechanic,HelicopterMechanic
Tasks
 Examine andinspectaircraftcomponents,includinglandinggear,hydraulicsystems,anddeicers
to locate cracks, breaks,leaks,orotherproblems.
 Conductroutine andspecial inspectionsasrequiredbyregulations.
 Inspectcompletedworktocertifythatmaintenance meetsstandardsandthataircraftare ready
for operation.
 Readand interpretmaintenance manuals,servicebulletins,andotherspecificationsto
determine the feasibilityandmethodof repairingorreplacingmalfunctioningordamaged
components.
 Maintainrepairlogs,documentingall preventiveandcorrective aircraftmaintenance.
 Modifyaircraftstructures,space vehicles,systems,orcomponents,followingdrawings,
schematics,charts,engineeringorders,andtechnical publications.
 Inspectairframesforwearor otherdefects.
 Measure parts for wear,usingprecisioninstruments.
 Obtainfuel andoil samplesandcheckthemforcontamination.
 Maintain,repair,andrebuildaircraftstructures,functional components,andpartssuchas wings
and fuselage,rigging,hydraulicunits,oxygensystems,fuelsystems,electrical systems,gaskets,
and seals.
 Replace orrepairworn,defective,ordamagedcomponents,usinghandtools,gauges,and
testingequipment.
 Readand interpretpilots'descriptionsof problemstodiagnose causes.
 Testoperationof enginesandothersystems,usingtestequipmentsuchasignitionanalyzers,
compressioncheckers,distributortimers,andammeters.
 Measure the tensionof control cables.
 Spreadplasticfilmoverareastobe repairedtopreventdamage tosurroundingareas.
 Remove orinstall aircraftengines,usinghoistsorforklifttrucks.
 Assemble andinstallelectrical, plumbing,mechanical,hydraulic,andstructural componentsand
accessories,usinghandorpowertools.
 Locate andmark dimensionsandreference linesondefective orreplacementparts,using
templates,scribes,compasses,andsteel rules.
 Fabricate defectivesectionsorparts,usingmetal fabricatingmachines,saws,brakes,shears,
and grinders.
 Reassembleenginesfollowingrepairorinspectionandreinstall enginesinaircraft.

2.  Service andmaintainaircraftandrelatedapparatusbyperformingactivitiessuchasflushing
crankcases,cleaningscreens,andlubricatingmovingparts.
 Clean,refuel,andchange oil inline service aircraft.
 Trim andshape replacementbodysectionstospecifiedsizesandfitsandsecure sectionsin
place,usingadhesives,handtools,andpowertools.
 Accompanyaircrafton flightstomake in-flightadjustmentsandcorrections.
 Remove orcut out defectivepartsordrill holestogainaccess to internal defectsordamage,
usingdrillsandpunches.
 Install andalignrepairedorreplacementpartsforsubsequentrivetingorwelding,usingclamps
and wrenches.
 Inventoryandrequisitionorordersupplies,parts,materials,andequipment.
 Clean,strip,prime,andsandstructural surfacesandmaterialstoprepare themforbonding.
 Communicate withotherworkerstocoordinate fittingandalignmentof heavyparts,orto
facilitate processingof repairparts.
 Examine enginesthroughspeciallydesignedopeningswhile workingfromladdersorscaffolds,
or use hoistsor liftstoremove the entire engine fromanaircraft.
 Checkfor corrosion,distortion,andinvisible cracksinthe fuselage,wings,andtail,usingx-ray
and magneticinspectionequipment.
 Disassembleenginesandinspectparts,suchas turbine bladesandcylinders,forcorrosion,wear,
warping,cracks,and leaks,usingprecisionmeasuringinstruments,x-rays,andmagnetic
inspectionequipment.
 Cure bondedstructures,usingportable orstationarycuringequipment.
 Listentooperatingenginesto detectanddiagnose malfunctionssuchasstickingorburned
valves.
 Cleanengines,sedimentbulkandscreens,andcarburetors,adjustingcarburetorfloatlevels.
 Determine repairlimitsforengine hotsectionparts.
 Remove,inspect,repair,andinstall in-flightrefuelingstoresandexternal fuel tanks.
 Prepare andpaintaircraft surfaces.
Tools& Technology
Toolsusedinthisoccupation:
 Adjustable wrenches
 Aircompressors
 Aircraftpushbackor towtractors — Tow vehicles
 Alignmentjig— Aligningjigs
 Ammeters
 Ball peenhammer— Ball peenhammers
 Bastard cut file — Bastardfiles
 Borescope inspectionequipment — Borescopes
 Box endwrenches — End wrenches
 Cable splicingkits — Cable splicingknives
 Calibratedresistancemeasuringequipment — Resistance meters

3.  Calipers — Verniercalipers
 Circuittester— Continuitymeters
 Coldchisels — Flatchisels;Straightchisels
 Combinationwrenches
 Compasses — Dividers
 Desktopcomputers
 Diagonal cut pliers— Diagonal cuttingpliers;Reversible safetywire pliers
 Dial indicatoror dial gauge — Dial indicators
 Digital testers — Digital diagnosticequipment
 Drill bitset— Drill bitsets
 Drill pressor radial drill — Drill presses
 Ear muffs — Hearingprotectors
 End cut pliers — Endcutters
 Feelergauges
 Flatnose pliers — Duck bill pliers
 Forklifts
 Go or no go gauge — Go/no-gogauges
 Goggles— Weldinggoggles
 Ground powerunitsforaircraft — External powerunits;Internal powerunits
 Hacksaw — Hacksaws
 Hammers — Plastictiphammers
 Hand clamps
 Hand trucks or accessories — Handtrucks
 Heat guns
 Hex keys — Allenwrenches
 Hoists
 Holddownclamps — Clecopliers
 Inspectionmirror— Inspectionmirrors
 Integratedmaintenance informationsystems — Aircraftmaintenance managementsystems;
LTB/400 maintenance managementsystem;MxManager;S.M.A.R.Taircraftmaintenance
tracking(see all 8 examples)
 Jacks — Aircraftliftingjacks
 Ladders
 Laser printers
 Lifts— Aircraftteststands;Mechanical lifts;Powerlifts
 Lockingpliers — Channel lockpliers;Vise grippliers
 Magnetictools — Magneticpickuptools
 Mallets
 Manliftor personnel lift — Manlifts
 Manual pressbrake — Brakes
 Metal cutters — Offsetleftaviationsnips;Offsetrightaviationsnips;Sheetmetal breakers;
Straightcut aviationsnips
 Micrometers

4.  Microprocessors — Ignitionanalyzers
 Mill saw file — Single-cutmill saw files
 Multimeters
 Needlenosepliers
 Nibblers — Handnibblers
 Notebookcomputers — Laptopcomputers
 Ohmmeters
 Openendwrenches
 Paintsprayers
 Personal computers
 Pneumaticdrill — Airdrills
 Pneumaticimpactwrenches — Pneumaticwrenches
 Portable datainputterminals — Handheldcomputers;Wearable datainputsystems
 Powerdrills — Cordlessdrills;Electricdrills;Handdrills
 Powergrinders
 Powerriveter— Rivetguns
 Pressure indicators — Pressure gauges
 Pull springbalances — Springbalance scales
 Punchesornail setsor drifts — Brass punches;Centerpunches;Pinpunches;Taperpunches
 Puttyknives
 Ratchets
 Rectifiers — Portable rectifiers
 Respirators
 Rivettools — Buckingbars; Pneumaticriveters
 Rulers
 Safetyglasses
 Scaffolding
 Scales
 Screwextractors — Screwextractorsets
 Screwdrivers — Flatblade screwdrivers;Phillipsheadscrewdrivers;Ratchetingscrewdrivers
 Scribers — Machinists'double pointscribers
 Shears — Powershears
 Slipor groove jointpliers — Slipjointpliers
 Socketsets— Socketwrenchsets
 Sockets— Aviationsparkplugsockets
 Solderingiron — Solderingequipment
 Specialtywrenches — Ignitionwrenchsets;Speedwrenches
 Speedsensors — Timinglights
 Squares — Combinationsquares
 Strippingtools — Wire strippers
 Tabletcomputers
 Tape measures — Measuringtapes
 Templates

5.  Tinnerssnips — Compoundleverage snips
 Torque wrenches
 Touch pads — Touch screens
 Utilityknives
 Vibrationtesters — Vibrationanalyzers
 Voltage orcurrentmeters — Electrical currentmeters;Voltmeters
 Wire cutters — Wire cuttingtools
 Wire lugcrimpingtool — Wire crimpers
 Wire twister— Safetywire pliers
Technologyusedinthisoccupation:
 Accountingsoftware — DatcoMediaEbis
 Analytical orscientificsoftware — CaseBankSpotLight;CynapSysVirtual DER;Engine analysis
software
 ComputeraidedmanufacturingCAMsoftware
 Data base user interface andquerysoftware — MetisSystemsMainTrack;Mxi Technologies
Maintenix;Pentagon2000SQL; SacramentoSkyRanch Mechanic'sToolbox
 Enterprise resource planningERPsoftware — Tracware AeroTrac
 Facilitiesmanagementsoftware — AccessSoftware AIRPAX;Maintenanceinformation
databases;Maintenance planningsoftware;Maintenance recordsoftware
 Informationretrieval orsearchsoftware — ComputerizedaircraftlogmanagerCALMsoftware;
Technical manual database software
 Inventorymanagementsoftware — Supplysystemsoftware
 Office suite software— MicrosoftOffice software
 Operatingsystem software — MicrosoftWindows
 Spreadsheetsoftware — MicrosoftExcel
Knowledge
 Mechanical — Knowledge of machinesandtools,includingtheirdesigns,uses,repair,and
maintenance.
 EnglishLanguage — Knowledgeof the structure andcontentof the English language including
the meaningandspellingof words,rulesof composition,andgrammar.
 EngineeringandTechnology — Knowledgeof the practical applicationof engineeringscience
and technology.Thisincludesapplyingprinciples,techniques,procedures, andequipmenttothe
designandproductionof variousgoodsandservices.
 CustomerandPersonal Service — Knowledge of principlesandprocessesforprovidingcustomer
and personal services.Thisincludescustomerneedsassessment,meetingqualitystandardsfor
services,andevaluationof customersatisfaction.
 Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic,algebra,geometry,calculus,statistics,andtheir
applications.
 PublicSafetyandSecurity — Knowledge of relevantequipment,policies,procedures,and
strategiestopromote effectivelocal,state,ornational securityoperationsforthe protectionof
people,data,property,andinstitutions.

6. Skills
 EquipmentMaintenance — Performingroutine maintenance onequipmentanddetermining
whenandwhat kindof maintenance isneeded.
 Repairing— Repairingmachinesorsystemsusingthe neededtools.
 OperationMonitoring — Watchinggauges,dials,orotherindicatorstomake sure a machine is
workingproperly.
 Troubleshooting — Determiningcausesof operatingerrorsanddecidingwhattodoabout it.
 Complex ProblemSolving — Identifyingcomplexproblemsandreviewingrelatedinformationto
developandevaluateoptionsand implementsolutions.
 Critical Thinking— Usinglogicandreasoningtoidentifythe strengthsandweaknessesof
alternative solutions,conclusionsorapproachestoproblems.
 QualityControl Analysis — Conductingtestsandinspectionsof products,services,orprocesses
to evaluate qualityorperformance.
 ReadingComprehension — Understandingwrittensentencesandparagraphsinworkrelated
documents.
 Monitoring— Monitoring/Assessingperformance of yourself,otherindividuals,ororganizations
to make improvementsortake corrective action.
 OperationandControl — Controllingoperationsof equipmentorsystems.
 Speaking— Talkingtoothersto conveyinformationeffectively.
 Active Listening— Givingfull attentiontowhatotherpeople are saying,takingtime to
understandthe pointsbeingmade,askingquestionsasappropriate,andnotinterruptingat
inappropriate times.
 EquipmentSelection — Determiningthe kindof toolsandequipmentneededtodoa job.
 JudgmentandDecisionMaking — Consideringthe relative costsandbenefitsof potential
actionsto choose the mostappropriate one.
 SystemsAnalysis — Determininghow asystemshouldworkandhow changesinconditions,
operations,andthe environmentwill affectoutcomes.
 Active Learning— Understandingthe implicationsof new informationforbothcurrentand
future problem-solvinganddecision-making.
 Coordination — Adjustingactionsinrelationtoothers'actions.
 Instructing— Teachingothershow to dosomething.
 Service Orientation— Activelylookingforwaystohelppeople.
 Social Perceptiveness — Beingaware of others'reactionsandunderstandingwhytheyreactas
theydo.
 SystemsEvaluation — Identifyingmeasuresorindicatorsof systemperformance andthe actions
neededto improve orcorrectperformance,relative tothe goalsof the system.
 Time Management— Managingone's owntime andthe time of others.
Abilities
 Control Precision — The abilitytoquicklyandrepeatedlyadjustthe controlsof amachine or a
vehicle toexactpositions.
 FingerDexterity — The abilitytomake preciselycoordinatedmovementsof the fingersof one or
bothhands to grasp,manipulate,or assembleverysmall objects.

7.  InformationOrdering — The abilitytoarrange thingsoractionsina certainorderor pattern
accordingto a specificrule orsetof rules(e.g.,patternsof numbers,letters,words,pictures,
mathematical operations).
 ProblemSensitivity — The abilitytotell whensomethingiswrongorislikelytogowrong.It
doesnotinvolve solvingthe problem,onlyrecognizingthere isaproblem.
 WrittenComprehension — The abilitytoreadand understandinformationandideaspresented
inwriting.
 Arm-HandSteadiness — The abilitytokeepyourhandandarm steadywhile movingyourarmor
while holdingyourarmand handin one position.
 Manual Dexterity — The abilitytoquicklymoveyourhand,yourhandtogetherwithyourarm,
or your twohandsto grasp, manipulate,orassemble objects.
 NearVision — The abilitytosee detailsatclose range (withinafew feetof the observer).
 Deductive Reasoning — The abilitytoapplygeneral rulestospecificproblemstoproduce
answersthatmake sense.
 Inductive Reasoning — The abilitytocombine piecesof informationtoformgeneral rulesor
conclusions(includesfindingarelationshipamongseeminglyunrelatedevents).
 MultilimbCoordination — The abilitytocoordinate twoormore limbs(forexample,twoarms,
twolegs,or one legand one arm) while sitting,standing,orlyingdown.Itdoesnotinvolve
performingthe activitieswhilethe whole bodyisinmotion.
 Oral Expression — The abilitytocommunicate informationandideasinspeakingsootherswill
understand.
 Flexibilityof Closure— The abilitytoidentifyordetectaknownpattern(a figure,object,word,
or sound) thatis hiddeninotherdistractingmaterial.
 Oral Comprehension — The abilitytolistentoandunderstandinformationandideaspresented
throughspokenwordsandsentences.
 WrittenExpression — The abilitytocommunicate informationandideasinwritingsootherswill
understand.
 Visual ColorDiscrimination — The abilitytomatchor detectdifferencesbetweencolors,
includingshadesof colorandbrightness.
 HearingSensitivity — The abilitytodetectortell the differencesbetweensoundsthatvaryin
pitchand loudness.
 Perceptual Speed — The abilitytoquicklyandaccuratelycompare similaritiesanddifferences
amongsetsof letters,numbers,objects,pictures,orpatterns.The thingstobe comparedmay
be presentedatthe same time or one afterthe other.Thisabilityalsoincludescomparinga
presentedobjectwitharememberedobject.
 SpeechRecognition — The abilitytoidentifyandunderstandthe speechof anotherperson.
 Visualization — The abilitytoimaginehow somethingwill lookafteritismovedaroundor when
itsparts are movedor rearranged.
 AuditoryAttention — The abilitytofocusona single source of soundinthe presence of other
distractingsounds.
 CategoryFlexibility — The abilitytogenerate oruse differentsetsof rulesforcombiningor
groupingthingsindifferentways.

8.  ExtentFlexibility— The abilitytobend,stretch,twist,orreachwith yourbody,arms,and/or
legs.
 ReactionTime — The abilitytoquicklyrespond(withthe hand,finger,orfoot) toa signal
(sound,light,picture)whenitappears.
 SelectiveAttention — The abilitytoconcentrate onatask overa periodof time withoutbeing
distracted.
 SpeechClarity — The abilitytospeakclearlysootherscan understandyou.
Work Activities
 GettingInformation — Observing,receiving,andotherwise obtaininginformationfromall
relevantsources.
 Documenting/RecordingInformation — Entering,transcribing,recording,storing,ormaintaining
informationinwrittenorelectronic/magneticform.
 InspectingEquipment,Structures,orMaterial — Inspectingequipment,structures,ormaterials
to identifythe cause of errorsorother problemsordefects.
 EvaluatingInformationtoDetermine Compliance withStandards — Usingrelevantinformation
and individual judgmenttodetermine whethereventsorprocessescomplywithlaws,
regulations,orstandards.
 RepairingandMaintainingMechanical Equipment — Servicing,repairing,adjusting,andtesting
machines,devices,movingparts,andequipmentthatoperate primarilyonthe basisof
mechanical (notelectronic) principles.
 IdentifyingObjects,Actions,andEvents— Identifyinginformationbycategorizing,estimating,
recognizingdifferencesorsimilarities,anddetectingchangesincircumstancesorevents.
 MonitorProcesses,Materials,orSurroundings — Monitoringandreviewinginformationfrom
materials,events,orthe environment,todetectorassessproblems.
 CommunicatingwithSupervisors,Peers,orSubordinates — Providinginformationto
supervisors,co-workers,andsubordinatesbytelephone,inwrittenform, e-mail,orinperson.
 Updatingand UsingRelevantKnowledge— Keepingup-to-datetechnicallyandapplyingnew
knowledge toyourjob.
 Making DecisionsandSolvingProblems — Analyzinginformationandevaluatingresultsto
choose the bestsolutionandsolve problems.
 OperatingVehicles,MechanizedDevices,orEquipment— Running,maneuvering,navigating,or
drivingvehiclesormechanizedequipment,suchasforklifts,passengervehicles,aircraft,or
watercraft.
 InteractingWithComputers — Usingcomputersandcomputersystems(includinghardware and
software) toprogram,write software,setupfunctions,enterdata,orprocessinformation.
 HandlingandMovingObjects — Using handsand arms inhandling,installing,positioning,and
movingmaterials,andmanipulatingthings.
 RepairingandMaintainingElectronicEquipment — Servicing,repairing,calibrating,regulating,
fine-tuning,ortestingmachines,devices,andequipmentthatoperate primarilyonthe basisof
electrical orelectronic(notmechanical) principles.
 ControllingMachinesandProcesses — Usingeithercontrol mechanismsordirectphysical
activitytooperate machinesorprocesses(notincludingcomputersorvehicles).

9.  AnalyzingDataor Information — Identifyingthe underlyingprinciples,reasons,orfactsof
informationbybreakingdowninformationordataintoseparate parts.
 Organizing,Planning,andPrioritizingWork — Developingspecificgoalsandplansto prioritize,
organize,andaccomplishyourwork.
 Interpretingthe Meaningof InformationforOthers — Translatingorexplainingwhat
informationmeansandhowitcan be used.
 Judgingthe Qualitiesof Things,Services,orPeople — Assessingthe value,importance,orquality
of thingsorpeople.
 ProcessingInformation — Compiling,coding,categorizing,calculating,tabulating,auditing,or
verifyinginformationordata.
 ThinkingCreatively — Developing,designing,orcreatingnew applications,ideas,relationships,
systems,orproducts,includingartisticcontributions.
 TrainingandTeachingOthers — Identifyingthe educationalneedsof others,developingformal
educational ortrainingprogramsor classes,andteachingorinstructingothers.
 DevelopingObjectivesandStrategies — Establishinglong-range objectivesandspecifyingthe
strategiesandactionstoachieve them.
 Drafting, LayingOut,and SpecifyingTechnical Devices,Parts,andEquipment — Providing
documentation,detailedinstructions,drawings,orspecificationstotell othersabouthow
devices,parts,equipment,orstructuresare to be fabricated,constructed,assembled,modified,
maintained,orused.
 EstablishingandMaintainingInterpersonal Relationships — Developingconstructiveand
cooperative workingrelationshipswithothers,andmaintainingthemovertime.
 Coachingand DevelopingOthers — Identifyingthe developmental needsof othersand
coaching,mentoring,orotherwisehelpingotherstoimprove theirknowledge orskills.
 Coordinatingthe WorkandActivitiesof Others — Gettingmembersof agroup to worktogether
to accomplishtasks.
 AssistingandCaringforOthers— Providingpersonal assistance,medical attention,emotional
support,or otherpersonal care to otherssuchas coworkers,customers,orpatients.
 PerformingGeneral Physical Activities — Performingphysical activitiesthatrequire considerable
use of yourarms and legsandmovingyourwhole body,suchas climbing,lifting,balancing,
walking,stooping,andhandlingof materials.
 Estimatingthe Quantifiable Characteristicsof Products,Events,orInformation — Estimating
sizes,distances,andquantities;ordeterminingtime,costs,resources,ormaterialsneededto
performa workactivity.
 Guiding,Directing,andMotivatingSubordinates — Providingguidance anddirectionto
subordinates,includingsettingperformance standardsandmonitoringperformance.
 SchedulingWorkandActivities — Schedulingevents,programs,andactivities,aswell asthe
workof others.
 DevelopingandBuildingTeams — Encouragingandbuildingmutual trust,respect,and
cooperationamongteammembers.
 PerformingAdministrative Activities — Performingday-to-dayadministrative taskssuchas
maintaininginformationfilesandprocessingpaperwork.

10.  Provide ConsultationandAdvice toOthers — Providingguidance andexpertadvice to
managementorothergroupson technical,systems-,orprocess-relatedtopics.
DetailedWorkActivities
 Paintsurfacesor equipment.
 Cut materialsaccordingtospecificationsorneeds.
 Ordermaterials,supplies,orequipment.
 Testmechanical equipmenttoensure properfunctioning.
 Operate cranes,hoists,orothermovingorliftingequipment.
 Cleanequipment,parts,ortoolstorepairor maintainthemingoodworkingorder.
 Alignequipmentormachinery.
 Lubricate equipmenttoallowproperfunctioning.
 Repairworn,damaged,ordefective mechanical parts.
 Replace worn,damaged,ordefectivemechanical parts.
 Communicate withcoworkerstocoordinate installationsorrepairs.
 Fabricate parts or components.
 Disassembleequipmenttoinspectfordeficiencies.
 Inspectmechanical equipmenttolocate damage,defects,orwear.
 Inspectmechanical componentsof vehiclestoidentifyproblems.
 Reassembleequipmentafterrepair.
 Troubleshootequipmentorsystemsoperationproblems.
 Service vehiclestomaintainfunctionality.
 Observe equipmentinoperationtodetectpotential problems.
 Inspectcompletedworktoensure properfunctioning.
 Install electrical components,equipment,orsystems.
 Maintainrepairor maintenance records.
 Interpretblueprints,specifications,ordiagramstoinforminstallation,developmentor
operationactivities.
 Readtechnical informationneededtoperformmaintenance orrepairs.
 Inspectstructural componentsof vehiclestoidentifyproblems.
 Drill holesinparts,equipment,ormaterials.
 Maintaininventoriesof materials,equipment,orproducts.
 Install machine orequipmentreplacementparts.
 Readwork ordersor descriptionsof problemstodetermine repairsormodificationsneeded.
 Applyprotective coveringstoobjectsorsurfacesnearworkareas.
 Testfluidstoidentifycontaminationorotherproblems.
 Lay out workaccordingto specifications.
 Move large objectsusingheavyequipment.
 Assemble electrical components,subsystems,orsystems.
 Install pipingforinstallationormaintenance activities.
 Remove partsor componentsfromequipment.
Work Context

11.  Sounds,Noise LevelsAre DistractingorUncomfortable
 Wear CommonProtective orSafetyEquipmentsuchasSafetyShoes,Glasses,Gloves,Hearing
Protection,HardHats, or Life Jackets
 Frequencyof DecisionMaking — 75% responded“Everyday.”
 Importance of BeingExact or Accurate — 66% responded“Extremelyimportant.”
 Consequence of Error— 72% responded“Extremelyserious.”
 Impact of DecisionsonCo-workersorCompanyResults — 73% responded“Veryimportant
results.”
 ExposedtoContaminants — 55% responded“Once aweekormore butnot everyday.”
 Face-to-Face Discussions — 44% responded“Everyday.”
 Indoors,NotEnvironmentallyControlled — 73% responded“Everyday.”
 Time Pressure — 17% responded“Once aweekormore butnot everyday.”
 StructuredversusUnstructuredWork — 26% responded“Some freedom.”
 FreedomtoMake Decisions — 37% responded“Some freedom.”
 SpendTime UsingYour Handsto Handle,Control,orFeel Objects,Tools,orControls — 51%
responded“Continuallyoralmostcontinually.”
 SpendTime Standing — 30% responded“More thanhalf the time.”
 CrampedWork Space,AwkwardPositions — 67% responded“Once aweekor more but not
everyday.”
 Durationof Typical Work Week
 ExposedtoHazardousEquipment — 30% responded“Everyday.”
 VeryHot or ColdTemperatures — 25% responded“Everyday.”
 Importance of RepeatingSame Tasks — 64% responded“Veryimportant.”
 ExtremelyBrightorInadequate Lighting — 25% responded“Never.”
 Telephone — 46%responded“Everyday.”
 ExposedtoHazardousConditions — 32% responded“Everyday.”
 Contact WithOthers — 35% responded“Constantcontactwithothers.”
 Outdoors,ExposedtoWeather— 19% responded“Once amonth or more but noteveryweek.”
 Deal WithExternal Customers — 58% responded“Veryimportant.”
 Work WithWork Group or Team — 38% responded“Extremely important.”
 Wear SpecializedProtectiveorSafetyEquipmentsuchasBreathingApparatus,SafetyHarness,
Full ProtectionSuits,orRadiationProtection — 64% responded“Once amonth or more but not
everyweek.”
 ExposedtoMinor Burns,Cuts,Bites,or Stings— 18% responded“Everyday.”
 Indoors,EnvironmentallyControlled — 30% responded“Never.”
 Physical Proximity — 31%responded“Moderatelyclose (atarm'slength).”
 Coordinate orLeadOthers — 36% responded“Veryimportant.”
 SpendTime MakingRepetitive Motions — 27% responded“Abouthalf the time.”
JobZone
Title JobZone Three:MediumPreparationNeeded

12.  EducationMost occupationsinthiszone require traininginvocational schools,relatedon-the-
jobexperience,oranassociate'sdegree.
 RelatedExperience Previouswork-relatedskill,knowledge,orexperience isrequiredforthese
occupations.Forexample,anelectricianmusthave completedthreeorfouryearsof
apprenticeshiporseveral yearsof vocational training,andoftenmusthave passeda licensing
exam,inorderto performthe job.
 JobTrainingEmployeesinthese occupationsusuallyneedone ortwoyearsof traininginvolving
bothon-the-jobexperience andinformal trainingwithexperiencedworkers.A recognized
apprenticeshipprogrammaybe associatedwiththese occupations.
 JobZone ExamplesThese occupationsusuallyinvolve usingcommunicationandorganizational
skillstocoordinate,supervise,manage,ortrainotherstoaccomplishgoals.Examplesinclude
foodservice managers,electricians,agricultural technicians,legal secretaries,occupational
therapyassistants,andmedical assistants.
Interests
 Realistic— Realisticoccupationsfrequentlyinvolve workactivitiesthatinclude practical,hands-
on problemsandsolutions.Theyoftendeal withplants,animals,andreal-worldmaterialslike
wood,tools,andmachinery.Manyof the occupationsrequire workingoutside,anddonot
involve alotof paperworkor workingcloselywithothers.See more occupationsrelatedtothis
interest.
 Conventional— Conventionaloccupationsfrequentlyinvolvefollowingsetproceduresand
routines.These occupationscaninclude workingwithdataanddetailsmore thanwithideas.
Usuallythere isa clearline of authoritytofollow.See more occupationsrelatedtothisinterest.
 Investigative — Investigativeoccupationsfrequentlyinvolveworkingwithideas,andrequire an
extensive amountof thinking.These occupationscaninvolvesearchingforfactsand figuringout
problemsmentally.Seemore occupationsrelatedtothisinterest.
Work Styles
 AttentiontoDetail — Jobrequiresbeingcareful aboutdetail andthoroughincompletingwork
tasks.
 Integrity — Jobrequiresbeinghonestandethical.
 Dependability— Jobrequiresbeingreliable,responsible,anddependable,andfulfilling
obligations.
 Persistence — Jobrequirespersistence inthe face of obstacles.
 Self Control — Jobrequiresmaintainingcomposure,keepingemotionsincheck,controlling
anger,and avoidingaggressive behavior,eveninverydifficultsituations.
 Adaptability/Flexibility — Jobrequiresbeingopentochange (positiveornegative)andto
considerable varietyinthe workplace.
 Initiative — Jobrequiresawillingnesstotake onresponsibilitiesandchallenges.
 Achievement/Effort — Jobrequiresestablishingandmaintainingpersonallychallenging
achievementgoalsandexertingefforttowardmasteringtasks.
 Independence — Jobrequiresdevelopingone'sownwaysof doingthings,guidingoneself with
little ornosupervision,anddependingononeself togetthingsdone.

13.  StressTolerance — Jobrequiresacceptingcriticismanddealingcalmlyandeffectivelywithhigh
stresssituations.
 Analytical Thinking — Jobrequiresanalyzinginformationandusinglogictoaddresswork-related
issuesandproblems.
 Leadership — Jobrequiresawillingnesstolead,take charge,andofferopinionsanddirection.
 Cooperation — Jobrequiresbeingpleasantwithothersonthe jobanddisplayingagood-
natured,cooperative attitude.
 Innovation — Jobrequirescreativityandalternative thinkingtodevelop newideasforand
answerstowork-relatedproblems.
 Social Orientation — Jobrequirespreferringtoworkwithothersratherthanalone,andbeing
personallyconnectedwithothersonthe job.
 Concernfor Others — Jobrequiresbeingsensitive toothers'needsandfeelingsandbeing
understandingandhelpful onthe job.
Work Values
 Support— Occupationsthatsatisfythisworkvalue offersupportivemanagementthatstands
behindemployees.Correspondingneedsare CompanyPolicies,Supervision:HumanRelations
and Supervision:Technical.
 WorkingConditions — Occupationsthatsatisfythisworkvalue offerjobsecurityandgood
workingconditions.Correspondingneedsare Activity,Compensation,Independence,Security,
VarietyandWorkingConditions.
 Relationships — Occupationsthatsatisfythisworkvalue allow employeestoprovide service to
othersand workwithco-workersinafriendlynon-competitive environment.Corresponding
needsare Co-workers,Moral ValuesandSocial Service.