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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

OSCA 332132·ANZSCO 323112

Employed

1,100

Part-time share

5.7%

Female share

10.1%

Median age

33 yrs

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

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 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 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical), Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing, Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical TB1, and Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment.

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About this career

Inspects, tests, repairs and installs hydromechanical and flight system components and engines, subassemblies, and components in aircraft, including space vehicles.

What they typically do

  • Inspects and tests aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems and components to identify any faults, wear, defects or damage, and ensures aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems or components
  • Installs new aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems, including engines, ancillary motors, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, airframes and subassemblies
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems
  • May manufacture aircraft hydromechanical, flight system and subassembly components

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
40.1%
QLD
37.9%
SA
6.9%
VIC
5.9%
NT
5.4%
WA
2.4%
ACT
0.8%
TAS
0.2%

Qualification pathways

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

  • Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

    MEA50219 · AQF 5 · 7 providers

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  • Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

    MEA30322 · AQF 3 · 5 providers

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  • Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical TB1

    11064NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment

    MEA41122 · AQF 4 · 2 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

    MEA40718 · AQF 4 · 13 providers

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