Aviation Maintenance Technicians, also known as aircraft (A&P) mechanics, are responsible for keeping aircraft in peak condition. They perform regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Besides routine maintenance and inspections, work for Aviation Maintenance Technicians involves repairs, replacement of parts, use of precision tools, troubleshooting for potential problems and finally testing of equipment following repairs to ensure that work has been done properly and within prescribed safety limits