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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)

ANZSCO 323112 REGISTERED MIGRATION AUSTRALIA




Description

A mechanical aircraft maintenance engineer inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydro mechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components. Registration or licensing may be required in Australia as an aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical). An aircraft maintenance mechanical engineer in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
  • Aircraft Technician (Air Force, Army)
  • Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airframes)
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)

 

 

Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Occupation Lists
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Group: 3231 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

 

 

 

Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a mechanical aircraft maintenance engineer in Australia is to maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.

 

 

Tasks

  • dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • installing electrical circuits and equipment
  • testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
  • replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components
  • assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
  • conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
  • maintaining records of action taken
  • may manufacture aircraft electrical, instrument and radio hardware components

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the aircraft maintenance engineer unit group (Group: 3231) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

 

Registration or licensing is required in Australia as a mechanical aircraft maintenance engineer.

 

 

Occupations within the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Group

 

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same aircraft maintenance engineering group, if not listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

 

Exceptions

  • Australian graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (mechanical) is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia), more info regarding assessment bodies

 

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your mechanical aircraft maintenance engineer visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company, we are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.