7232-Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers

Tasks include:

• fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines
• replacing engine components or complete engines
• examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems and deicers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
• maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems
• reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets and seals
• inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation
• maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
• installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems in aircraft
• connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters and in-flight refuelling systems