// Unit group · 7232

Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers

Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as airframes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

7 Craft and Related Trades Workers / 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers / 723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers / All level 4

// Working conditions

// Hand tools

  1. 1Gear Pullers
  2. 2General Hand Tool Operation
  3. 3Hammers
  4. 4Pliers and Wire Cutters
  5. 5Screwdrivers
  6. 6Vises
  7. 7Wrenches

fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines

replacing engine components or complete engines

examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems

maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems

reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

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

inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation

maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance

installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems in aircraft

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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