Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
ANZSCO 323111
2,300
7%
8%
35 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) inspect, test, align, repair and install aircraft electrical and avionic system components.
What they typically do
- Dismantles, inspects, tests, repairs and reassembles aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames.
- Installs electrical circuits and equipment.
- Tests aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised apparatus.
- Replaces and tests aircraft oxygen system components.
- Assembles parts and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames.
- Conducts routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems.
- Maintains records of action taken.
- May manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics).
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
MEA40618 · AQF 4 · 13 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing
MEA60322 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
MEA50118 · AQF 5 · 12 providers
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Certificate II in Aeroskills
MEA20418 · AQF 2 · 10 providers
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Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Avionics TB2
11065NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)
MEA50522 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)
MEA41222 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance
MEA20518 · AQF 2 · 10 providers
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Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
MEA30222 · AQF 3 · 0 providers