Aircraft Maintenance Engineers worked in most parts of Australia, with Queensland having the largest portion of aircraft maintenance engineers. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and Public Administration and Safety industries. Common duties include:
inspect, test, repair and reassemble aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, subassemblies of aircraft frames and electrical systems
install electrical circuits and equipment
perform testing on aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation, electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
replace and test aircraft oxygen system components
assemble parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
perform routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are required to have diploma, relevant experience, and registration.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
ANZSCO ID 323111
Job Description
Maintain, repair and inspects electrical,electronic, instrument, radio components and avionic systems
Specialisation
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)
Avionics Technician (Defence)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
ANZSCO ID 323112
Job Description
Repair and maintain airframes, engines and associated systems for airplane and helicopters
Specialisation
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
Aircraft Technician (Air Force, Army)
Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
ANZSCO ID 323113
Job Description
Inspect, disassemble and reassemble aircraft structures and repair and replace components of aircraft frames
Specialisation
Aircraft Structural Fitter (Air Force, Army)
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