ENGINEERING/MINING

2129-11 Aeronautical Engineer

Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• designs aircraft, aircraft components and support equipment;
• examines aircraft controls, stability and other characteristics in laboratory or flight conditions;
• analyses and solves problems arising from experiments to ensure that aircraft are capable of meeting operational conditions;
• studies airframes under stress conditions;
• supervises the assembly of airframes and the installation of engines, instruments and other equipment;
• evaluates test flights to ensure aircraft conform to specifications and safety standards;
• authorises modifications, repairs and aircraft maintenance;
• consults with other engineers and flight personnel;
• may conduct research into aeronautical engineering.

Specialisations:

Aerospace Engineer
Avionics Systems Engineer