Aircraft Maintenance Engineers worked in most parts of Australia, with Queensland having the largest portion of aircraft maintenance engineers. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and Public Administration and Safety industries. Common duties include:
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inspect, test, repair and reassemble aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, subassemblies of aircraft frames and electrical systems
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install electrical circuits and equipment
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perform testing on aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation, electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
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replace and test aircraft oxygen system components
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assemble parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
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perform routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are required to have diploma, relevant experience, and registration.