Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33Engineering Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 332Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3321Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
Description
Inspects, tests, repairs and installs hydromechanical and flight system components and engines, subassemblies, and components in aircraft, including space vehicles.
Alternative titles
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Specialisations
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Engines)
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Technician (Army, Air Force)
- Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
Unit group
3321 · Aircraft Maintenance TechniciansDescription
Maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.
Skill level
Australia
2; 3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/33/332/3321
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
