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