Helicopter Mechanic
Repair heli-rotors, landing gear, and flight systems.
Erects metal tanks used to store crude oil at oil fields, utilizing knowledge of overall construction techniques and using handtools: Directs helpers in grading area for tank base. Verifies grade, using spirit level. Bolts tank sections together and inserts felt or asbestos sealing strips between joints to assemble and erect tank bottoms, sides, and covers, using wrenches. Bolts attachments, such as ladders, pipe flanges, gauges, and valves, to tank, using wrenches. Directs helpers in erection of scaffolds and assembly of tank sections. May erect wooden tanks [TANK ERECTOR].
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Nationally: $26,000 – $80,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
Perform duties to raise, place, and unite structural-steel members.