5235- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND RELATED TRADES

Job Title: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND RELATED TRADES

Alternate Titles: 

Aeronautical engineer,Aircraft electrician,Aircraft engineer,Aircraft fitter,Aircraft mechanic,Maintenance engineer (aircraft)

Job Description: 

Jobholders in this unit group fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies. Licensed aircraft engineers are coded to UNIT GROUP 3113.

Education: 

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a GNVQ/ GSVQ or a BTEC/SQA award. Apprenticeships in Engineering Maintenance at NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are available. NVQs/SVQs in Aircraft Engineering Maintenance are available at Level 3.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 5
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 11.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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 deicers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems;
  • maintains, repairs and rebuilds aircraft structures, functional components, and parts;
  • maintains comprehensive repair logs.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK