About the job:
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer inspects, services, repairs, and overhauls civil aircraft. You also follow up and fix any problems that aircrew may have reported with the aircraft.
As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you might face the following challenges:
- Dedicated and scheduled aircraft maintenance
- The need of vast amount of resources involved in the process and the complex interrelations between them
- The uncertainty of unplanned tasks arising during base maintenance
You get to enjoy the following benefits as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer:
- High salary
- Low barrier to entry
- Fast growing sector
- 40+ hours a week
However, you often work longer hours as work must be finished on time.
Are you the right fit?
- Sciences
- Expressing yourself verbally
- Problem Sensitivity
- Reasoning & Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Will you make money?
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Education stuff:
To become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you usually have to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
You can also become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer by completing a VET qualification in Aeroskills. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.
