Overview
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical) inspect, test, repair and install aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components.
Day-to-day
- dismantles, inspects, tests, repairs and reassembles aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames
- installs electrical circuits and equipment
- tests aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised apparatus
- replaces and tests aircraft oxygen system components
- assembles parts and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames
- conducts routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
- maintains records of action taken
- may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components.
Considerations
- Working outdoors
To become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
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You need a certificate IV in aeroskills (mechanical) to work as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical). This course is often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
Skills employers are looking for
