WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Inspects, disassembles and reassembles aircraft structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft frames.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an Australian Qualification Framework Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• positions parts and sub-assemblies such as fuselage, wing or tail components, fuel tanks, landing gear, safety systems and internal fittings on working surfaces, part-assembled airframes or assembly jigs, using hoists
• lays out and marks reference points or guidelines, and aligns parts
• assembles parts and sub-assemblies
• supervises welding of components
• verifies alignments, clearances and quality of finish after final assembly, by visual inspection and measurement, and rectifies faults
• replaces and repairs worn and damaged structural parts
• maintains records of action taken