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Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes) Jobs in Australia

Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
  • Aircraft Technician (Air Force, Army)
  • Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)

ANZSCO CODE - 323112

Major Group 3 - Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group 32 - Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Minor Group 323 - Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
Unit Group 3231 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Unit Group 3231: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • installing electrical circuits and equipment
  • testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
  • replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
  • assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
  • maintaining records of action taken
  • may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components