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Aircraft Maintenance Technician
( Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Tradesperson )

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	Repairing an aircraft engine to meet aviation standards

Aircraft maintenance technicians install, maintain and repair aircraft engines, airframes, airframe systems, electrics, instrument and radio systems and aircraft sheetmetal.

Duties and Tasks

Aircraft maintenance technicians may perform the following tasks:

dismantle, inspect, and reassemble aircraft engines, electrical systems or aircraft frames
test aircraft communication equipment, instruments and electronic systems
install electrical circuits and equipment
conduct routine pre-flight inspections
explain and enforce safety regulations.

Specialisations

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures)
Aircraft Mechanic (Avionics)
Aircraft Mechanic (Mechanical)

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Computing Studies Mathematics Physics
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including good vision for detail Including mainly indoor work Including noisy environment Including physical effort Including reading or writing
Work Field	Engineering and Technical
Work Interest	Analytic or Scientific Practical or Mechanical
Skill Level	Skilled Trade Jobs

Personal Requirements

enjoy technical and engineering activities
medically fit, with good hearing and vision (colour blindness may make people unsuitable for some aircraft trades)
good hand-eye coordination
able to concentrate
neat and accurate
able to work in confined spaces and at heights on platforms around aircraft.

Related Industries

Repair and Maintenance
Transport Equipment Manufacturing

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

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Australian JobSearch for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
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