£23,920
Average salary at age 20
£42,120
Average Salary
51
Average hours per week
Description
Jobholders in this unit group fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies. Licensed aircraft engineers are coded to UNIT GROUP 3113.Main 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.
Qualifications
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.UK Prospects
27800
Workforce Size
4.09%
Predicted decline 2024 - 2027
1999
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027