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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

OSCA 332134·ANZSCO 323111

Employed

5,200

Part-time share

11.4%

Female share

3%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics), Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing, Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics), and Certificate II in Aeroskills.

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About this career

Supervises, coordinates, inspects and confirms completion of aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance, and certifies aircraft or aircraft parts as airworthy.

What they typically do

  • Supervises and coordinates aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance activities and personnel
  • Inspects and tests aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance is compliant with regulatory standards
  • Assesses, determines the cause of, and rectifies aircraft and/or space vehicle defects, and provides technical guidance and support to maintenance staff
  • Confirms aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance has been completed and documented, and certifies aircraft and/or space vehicle parts as airworthy
  • May assist with aircraft defect analysis and investigations

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
38.9%
QLD
33.6%
SA
8.5%
VIC
7.2%
NT
5.8%
WA
4.4%
ACT
1.6%
TAS
0.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics).

  • 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

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