Overview
Inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Tasks
- dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
- installing electrical circuits and equipment
- testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
- replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
- assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
- conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
- maintaining records of action taken
- may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components
Specialisations
- Aircraft Structural Fitter (Air Force, Army)
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
7 courses found.
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MEM40119: Certificate IV in Engineering
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- User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy) , Higher Level Skills Program (Subsidy)
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MEM31822: Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
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MEM30219: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
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- User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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MEA41322: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
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- User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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MEA40922: Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
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MEA30118: Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing
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- User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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MEA20622: Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
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