Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers

Posted 1 year ago
Definition Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as airframes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Tasks include Tasks include :

(a) fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines; (b) replacing engine components or complete engines; (c) examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems; (d) maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems; (e) reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components; (f) maintaining, repairing and rebuilding aircraft structures, functional components and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals; (g) inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation; (h) maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance; (i) installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems in aircraft; (j) connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refuelling systems.

Included occupations Examples of the occupations classified here: -Aeromechanic – Aircraft engine fitter – Aircraft maintenance engineer (airframes) – Aircraft maintenance engineer (engines) – Aircraft maintenance supervisor – Aircraft mechanic – Aircraft restorer – Aircraft service technician – Airframe and power plant mechanic – Airframe mechanic – Aviation maintenance technician – Helicopter mechanic – Jet engine mechanic – Pneudraulic systems mechanic (aircraft) – Powerplant mechanic (aircraft) – Rocket engine component mechanic
Excluded occupations Some related occupations classified elsewhere: – Aeronautical engineer – 2144 – Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) – 7421 – Avionics technician – 7421 – Aircraft engine assembler- 8211
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