Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical)

What the job involves

• Dismantles, inspects, tests, repairs and reassembles aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames
• Installs electrical circuits and equipment
• Tests aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised apparatus
• Replaces and tests aircraft oxygen system components
• Assembles parts and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames
• Conducts routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
• Maintains records of action taken
• May manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components

Key values of workers in Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical)

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical)

• Repairing

  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.