Career
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Engineering
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$2,694
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
8,400
Growth
Very strong growth
Ideal for
Overview
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate II in Aeroskills
- Diploma of Aeroskills - Avionics
- Diploma of Aeroskills - Mechanical
- Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance
- Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Industry
Engineering
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