WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Aircraft Engine 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 (Engines-