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332132 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

332132 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Inspects, tests, repairs, and installs hydromechanical and flight system components and engines, subassemblies, and components in aircraft, including space vehicles.

Alternative title

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Specialisations

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Engines)
  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
  • Aircraft Technician (Army, Air Force)

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Inspects and tests aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems and components to identify any faults, wear, defects, or damage, and ensures aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems or components
  • Installs new aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems, including engines, ancillary motors, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, airframes, and subassemblies
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems
  • May manufacture aircraft hydromechanical, flight system, and subassembly components
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