aircraft maintenance engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineers make preflight and postflight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs to ensure safe and sound performance of aircrafts. They inspect aircraft prior to takeoff to detect malfunctions such as oil leaks, electrical or hydraulic problems. They verify passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
Also called: aviation systems technician, air transportation engineer
- 31
- essential skills
- 7
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3153
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
31- aircraft flight control systems
- aircraft mechanics
- airport planning
- apply technical communication skills
- diagnose defective engines
- disassemble engines
- electrical engineering
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- electromechanics
- electronics
- engine components
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- evaluate engine performance
- follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
- inspect aircraft for airworthiness
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- manage airport development resources
- manage health and safety standards
- mechanical engineering
- mechanics
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- repair engines
- technical drawings
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- use testing equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
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