Aircraft Mechanic: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Aircraft mechanics often check a plane from top to bottom before it takes off, so every part is ready for the sky.
Through history
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Long ago
The very first airplanes had no fancy machines to help. People fixed them by hand, with simple tools and a lot of care.
Tools of the trade
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Wrench
A wrench helps the mechanic turn bolts so they are tight and snug. Tight bolts keep the plane's parts safe.
A day in the job
- 7:00 AMThe mechanic arrives, grabs a flashlight and a checklist, and starts walking around the plane to look closely at the wings, wheels and engines.
Words to know
- Logbook
- A logbook is a special notebook where the mechanic writes down every check and every fix. It helps everyone remember what was done.
Quiz time
Aircraft mechanics fix only the airplane's paint, and never check the engines.