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4114-11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
(Mechanical)
Aircraft Engine Fitter
Airframe Fitter
Aircraft Mechanic (Engines)
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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