Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments) Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• 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