Occupation Description

Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs aircraft electrical and avionic system components.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• studies drawings and specifications to determine layout and location of aircraft electrical and avionic systems and components
• installs and tests aircraft avionic hardware and components
• replaces and tests aircraft panel and rack mounted avionic system components
• replaces and test aircraft oxygen system components
• inspects and tests aircraft electrical, avionics, instrument, display, radio- frequency, navigation and communications systems, flight director, automatic flight control and pulse systems and components
• may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components

Specialisations: -
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Instruments)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Radio)