Group
Occupation
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
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