Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 14.0% | 36.9% | 28.7% | 7.1% | 8.0% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/aircraft-maintenance-engineers?occupationCode=3231
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.
Requisite Education:
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)
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- Yes, at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- 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
323111 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) ANZSCO
Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs aircraft electrical and avionic system components. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- 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)
323112 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) ANZSCO
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
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- 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)
323113 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) ANZSCO
Inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisation:
- Aircraft Structural Fitter (Air Force, Army)
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