Occupation

332133 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures)

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

332133 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures)

Inspects, dismantles, and reassembles aircraft, including space vehicle structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft and/or space vehicle frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.

Alternative title

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

Specialisation

  • Aircraft Structural Technician

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, dismantles, modifies, and reassembles aircraft and/or space vehicle structures to identify damage, defects, or wear, and ensures structures are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn components of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials to repair or replace aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • May manufacture aircraft and/or space vehicle structural components