Aircraft maintenance engineer, Kaipūhanga whakatika waka rererangi
Also known as
- Licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, aircraft engineer, aviation engineer, avionics engineer, aircraft structural engineer, helicopter maintenance engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineers install, maintain and repair aircraft engines and assemblies like hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Duration
2:30 mins
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$83K to $144K
Most common
$183K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Aircraft maintenance engineers
- usually work shifts and may be on call during evenings and weekends
- usually work in hangars or workshops and on airfields
- may work with chemicals in hazardous and loud conditions
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- install aircraft engines and assemblies
- inspect aircraft systems for faults and damage
- repair worn or damaged aircraft parts
- replace faulty aircraft parts
- test aircraft systems for safe operation
- test aircraft fluids for problems
- use lifting equipment during maintenance
- record aircraft repairs and maintenance work
- read aircraft manuals and technical drawings
- talk to pilots and other aircraft workers
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-Employment Skills) (Level 3) OR to do an apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance and aeronautical engineering OR to complete Aircraft Systems Technician training with the Royal New Zealand Air Force
You may need
- an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) from the Civil Aviation Authority
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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