Overview
Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
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
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 (Eng
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
21 courses found.
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MEM40119: Certificate IV in Engineering
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MEM31822: Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
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MEM30219: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
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MEA60418: Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
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MEA50618: Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
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MEA50219: Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
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MEA41122: Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment
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MEA40718: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
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MEA40497: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Mechanics - Mechanical)
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MEA40397: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical)
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MEA30322: Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing
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MEA20397: Certificate II in Aeroskills (Aircraft Structures)
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52694WA: Diploma of Aviation Management
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40273SA: Certificate IV in Engineering Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical: Maint)
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30709QLD: Course in Basic Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical Engineering (HKAR-66-TB1.1)
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30708QLD: Course in Basic Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanic (HKAR-66 TA1.1)
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30559QLD: Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Avionics TB2
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30558QLD: Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical TB1.1
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| 30266QLD: Course in Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical ( EASA/HKAR-66 TB1.1) | |
30265QLD: Course in Basic Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanic (EASA/HKAR-66 TA1.1)
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11064NAT: Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical TB1
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