Hydraulics Technician
Also posted as Aircraft Hydraulic Technician; Hydraulic Systems Technician; Hydraulic Bench Technician
A hydraulics technician maintains, troubleshoots, pressure-tests, and repairs aircraft hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, lines, and seals. It's hands-on work in aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, MRO facilities, and component repair areas, where technical instructions, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation all matter.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Inspect hydraulic systems
Check pumps, reservoirs, valves, lines, actuators, fittings, and seals for leaks, damage, contamination, or pressure issues.
Pressure-test components
Use gauges, test stands, and approved procedures to verify hydraulic pressure, flow, and system response.
Repair fluid-power faults
Replace seals, lines, valves, actuators, or pumps and perform leak checks and operational checks.
Control cleanliness and records
Maintain contamination controls and document test results, parts, and corrective actions.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Hydraulic Systems Troubleshooting
Diagnosing pressure, leak, contamination, flow, and actuator faults in aircraft hydraulic systems.
Pumps / Valves / Actuators
Maintaining the components that generate, control, and convert hydraulic pressure into aircraft motion.
Pressure Testing
Using gauges, test stands, and safe procedures to verify hydraulic performance and leak-free operation.
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