Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers worked in most parts of Australia, with Queensland having the largest portion of aircraft maintenance engineers. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and Public Administration and Safety industries. Common duties include: 

• inspect, test, repair and reassemble aircraft engines,  ancillary motors and engine accessories, subassemblies of aircraft frames and electrical systems 
• install electrical circuits and equipment
• perform testing on aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation, electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
• replace and test aircraft oxygen system components
• assemble parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
• perform routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are required to have diploma, relevant experience, and registration.