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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

OSCA 332133·ANZSCO 323113

Employed

250

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

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) 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 Aircraft Surface Finishing, Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing, Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing, and Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).

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About this career

Inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft, including space vehicle structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft and/or space vehicle frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.

What they typically do

  • Inspects, dismantles, modifies and reassembles aircraft and/or space vehicle structures to identify damage, defects or wear, and ensures structures are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn components of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials to repair or replace aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • May manufacture aircraft and/or space vehicle structural components

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
33.1%
NSW
30.7%
VIC
20.9%
SA
5.9%
NT
4.3%
WA
4.3%
ACT
0%
TAS
0%

Qualification pathways

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

  • Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing

    MEA40922 · AQF 4 · 3 providers

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  • Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing

    MEA20622 · AQF 2 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing

    MEA30118 · AQF 3 · 3 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)

    MEA41322 · AQF 4 · 6 providers

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