2A337 – Tactical Aircraft Maint (5th Gen)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance personnel are responsible for the condition of the Air Force's flying fleet, and for the safety of its flying team. Their job is to see that aircraft are operationally ready by performing scheduled inspections, functional checks and preventive maintenance both before and after flights, and ensuring that the aircraft has been properly serviced with fuel, hydraulic fluid and liquid oxygen. A Tactical Aircraft Maintenance member performs general maintenance and repairs for all parts of the aircraft, calling for the necessary specialists if and when a malfunction is detected.