Role of a Mechanic and

Engineers
TO
UNDERSTAND
MORE
ABOUT
RELIABILITY
ENGINEERING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO DIFFERENTIATE
OR
DESCRIBE
THE
ROLES
OF
DIFFERENT
DEPARTMENT WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY.

Role of a Mechanic
makes routine inspections, documents inspections and repairs
performs scheduled maintenance
runs tests after making repairs or performing maintenance
Job duties may vary based on which part of the plane is being worked on. A
mechanic working on the exterior of a plane may be fixing a broken wing,
repairing paint or securing a door so it seals properly. A mechanic working on
the engine may be changing the oil, replacing belts or repairing a broken
part.
An A&P mechanic must know and follow all regulations set by the FAA. FAA
regulations govern the maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs
made to airplanes. The FAA conducts regular checks on equipment and
ensures regulations are being met.

Role of an Engineer (Design)

develop new technological solutions

includes defining problems

conducting and narrowing research

analyzing criteria

finding and analyzing solutions and making decisions.

Much of an engineer's time is spent onresearching, locating, applying, and

transferring information. Indeed, research suggests engineers spend 56% of
their time engaged in various information behaviours, including 14% actively
searching for information.
Engineers must weigh different design choices on their merits and choose the
solution that best matches the requirements. Their crucial and unique task is to
identify, understand, and interpret the constraints on a design in order to
produce a successful result.

Role of an Engineer (Analysis)

Engineers apply techniques ofengineering analysisin
testing, production, or maintenance.
supervise production in factories and elsewhere
determine the causes of a process failure
test output to maintain quality.
estimate thetime and cost required to complete
projects.