Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112

Updated on 23 Dec 2019

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Description

Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
• Aircraft Technician (Air Force, Army)
• Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)

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Caveats: No caveats apply to this occupation.

Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations: 4114-11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Group: 3231 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Description

maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.

Tasks

• dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
• installing electrical circuits and equipment
• testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
• replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
• assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
• conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
• maintaining records of action taken
• may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.