Beary Spear, powered support systems mechanic in the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) ground support shop, drains fluid from an aircraft jack. This year, mechanics in the Ground Support Branch are scheduled to perform more than 5,000 preventive maintenance operations on more than 2,000 items of equipment. Mechanics check bearings, change fluids and perform other maintenance operations, as well as any necessary repairs to safety stands, powered test and transportation equipment and electric carts.