Description
Aircraft engine testers test the performance of all engines used for aircraft in specialised facilities such as laboratories.They position or give directions to workers positioning engines on the test stand. They use hand tools and machinery to position and connect the engine to the test stand. They use computerised equipment to enter, read and record test data such as temperature, speed, fuel consumption, oil and exhaust pressure.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performanceperform test runuse testing equipmentread standard blueprintsdiagnose defective enginesuse technical documentationoperate precision measuring equipmentexecute analytical mathematical calculationsrecord test dataconduct performance testsread engineering drawingscreate solutions to problemsinspect aircraft for airworthinessdisassemble enginesposition engine on test standre-assemble engineswrite records for repairssupervise workliaise with engineerslead inspectionsmaintain test equipmentsend faulty equipment back to assembly lineoperate lifting equipmentmanage maintenance operationssupervise staff