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Aircraft maintenance and related trades fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies. Licensed aircraft engineers are coded to Unit Group 3113.

Tasks

  • Examines drawings, manuals and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to fine tolerances to make aircraft engines replaces engine components or complete engines, installs and tests electrical and electronic components and systems in aircraft examines and inspects airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems maintains, repairs and rebuilds aircraft structures, functional components, and parts maintains comprehensive repair logs

Entry Requirements

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or a BTEC/SQA award. Apprenticeships in Engineering Maintenance at Level 3 are available. NVQs/SVQs are available at Level 2 and 3.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £43,000 per annum and can progress up to £45,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 3,344 employed Aircraft Maintenance & Related Trades in the region.

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