ISCO Occupation Group 3153.1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: 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.
Essential Skills
- Follow Manufacturer Guidelines In Use Of Airport Equipment
- Technical Drawings
- Diagnose Defective Engines
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Wiring Plans
- Mechanics
- Apply Technical Communication Skills
- Electricity
- Read Standard Blueprints
- Airport Planning
- Manage Health And Safety Standards
- Engineering Principles
- Inspect Aircraft For Airworthiness
- Disassemble Engines
- Engineering Processes
- Use Power Tools
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Electromechanics
- Repair Engines
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Engine Components
- Evaluate Engine Performance
- Aircraft Flight Control Systems
- Use Technical Documentation
- Electronics
- Install Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- Read Engineering Drawings
- Manage Airport Development Resources
- Mechanical Engineering
- Use Testing Equipment
- Ensure Compliance With Airport Security Measures
Optional Skills
- Test Electronic Units
- Operate Precision Measuring Equipment
- Manage Airport Workshops
- Operate Soldering Equipment
- Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
- Electrical Systems Used In Transportation
- Assemble Electrical Components
Alternative Names
- Aviation Systems Technician
- Air Transportation Engineer
