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Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

ANZSCO 3231

Employed

9,900

Part-time share

2%

Female share

6%

Median weekly earnings

$1,980

Median age

46 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

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

About this career

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.

What they typically do

  • 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

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
35.3%
VIC
22.9%
QLD
19.6%
WA
10.2%
NT
5%
SA
4.8%
TAS
1.3%
ACT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

    MEA40618 · AQF 4 · 13 providers

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  • Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing

    MEA20622 · AQF 2 · 0 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing

    MEA60322 · AQF 6 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

    MEA30322 · AQF 3 · 5 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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  • Certificate II in Aeroskills

    MEA20418 · AQF 2 · 10 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 (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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  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

    MEA40718 · AQF 4 · 13 providers

    View qualification