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Resume skills guide · SOC 49-3011

Skills for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for aircraft mechanics and service technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Reading Comprehension4.12
  • 2.Critical Thinking4
  • 3.Monitoring3.62
  • 4.Active Listening3.5
  • 5.Speaking3.25
  • 6.Active Learning3.12
  • 7.Writing3
  • 8.Mathematics2.88
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.75
  • 10.Science2.38

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Knowledge areas

  • Mechanical
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language
  • Transportation
  • Education and Training
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics

Core work activities

  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • SAP software
  • Access Software AIRPAX
  • CaseBank SpotLight
  • Computerized aircraft log manager CALM
  • DatcoMedia EBis
  • Disassembler software
  • Engine analysis software
  • Maintenance information databases
  • Maintenance planning software
  • Maintenance record software
  • Mxi Technologies Maintenix
  • Operational Data Store ODS software
  • Pentagon 2000SQL
  • Supply system software