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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
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Aircraft Mechanic (Engines)
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Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, sub-assemblies and components.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical, piston and gas turbine engine systems and components
- inspects, tests, repairs and installs flight control system components, rotary and fixed wing
- submits engines to final tests in specially designed testing facilities, and makes adjustments
- treats engines with anti-corrosion agents
- services auxiliary motors and engine accessories such as generators, starters and thermocouples
- conducts routine pre-flight engine inspections
- maintains records of action taken
- maintains and overhauls aircraft systems and sub-assemblies, in accordance with established maintenance schedules, and rectifies defects or malfunctions recorded by test or flight crews
- dismantles sub-assemblies and checks parts for wear using test apparatus to simulate flying conditions
- checks fuel and oil lines, control cables and other aircraft systems
- reassembles components and checks them for operating efficiency
- conducts routine pre-flight aircraft inspections
Specialisations:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
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