323112 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
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 TechnicianAircraft (Navy)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
Indicative 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.
Tasks Include:
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Dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
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Installing electrical circuits and equipment
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Testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
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Replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
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Assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
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Conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
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Maintaining records of action taken
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May manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components