aircraft engine assembler
Aircraft engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form aircraft engines such as lightweight piston engines and gas turbines. They review specifications and technical drawings to determine materials and assembly instructions. They inspect and test the engines and reject malfunctioning components.
Also called: jet aircraft engine builder, aeroplane engine builder, civilian aircraft engine assembler, rotary aircraft engine assembler, airplane engine assembler, military aircraft engine builder, helicopter engine builder, jet aircraft engine assembler
- 20
- essential skills
- 29
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
20- aircraft mechanics
- align components
- apply health and safety standards
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- bolt engine parts
- common aviation safety regulations
- electromechanics
- engine components
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure equipment availability
- fasten components
- mechanics
- operation of different engines
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- troubleshoot
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
29- calibrate electronic instruments
- conduct performance tests
- diagnose defective engines
- disassemble engines
- electricity
- electronics
- electronics principles
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with engineers
- operate handheld riveting equipment
- operate lifting equipment
- operate precision measuring equipment
- operate soldering equipment
- operate welding equipment
- position engine on test stand
- re-assemble engines
- recognise signs of corrosion
- record test data
- repair engines
- rivet types
- send faulty equipment back to assembly line
- set up automotive robot
- tend riveting machine
- use CAM software
- use testing equipment
- write records for repairs
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