Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performanceuse power toolsinspect aircraft for airworthinessapply technical communication skillsfollow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipmentmanage airport development resourcesmanage health and safety standardsuse testing equipmentinstall electrical and electronic equipmentread standard blueprintsdisassemble enginesdiagnose defective enginesuse technical documentationwear appropriate protective gearrepair enginesread engineering drawingsensure compliance with airport security measurestest electronic unitsassemble electrical componentsoperate precision measuring equipmentoperate soldering equipmentmanage airport workshopsuse computerised maintenance management systems