AddressIn the Air Force, Fitter and Turners are called Ground Mechanical Engineer Fitters (GMEFITT) and although their work can be equated to civilian Fitter and Turners, that's where the similarity ends.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day tasks could include:
- On-going maintenance and refurbishment of Aircraft Arrestor Systems and Small Arms Weapons
- Maintenance of motor vehicles, materials handling equipment and refuelling equipment
- Diagnosis and rectification of faults in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Testing and servicing of the ground support equipment used at military airfields
- Manufacturing of tools, jigs, dies, fixtures and gauges
- Repair and modification of selected motor transport components
- Responsibility for the operation of the ground and aviation fuel installations
As you progress through your career, advanced training may be available in the manufacture, modification and refurbishment of selected aircraft components using conventional and computer numerical controlled machines.
The duties of a Fitter and Turner are critical to the operational effectiveness of the Air Force. The trade performs a critical role in exercising judgement to ensure continued integrity of selected aircraft, motor vehicle components, and ground support equipment.
