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3321 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3321 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians

Maintain and repair aircraft structures, and avionic and mechanical systems.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

332131 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)

Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs electrical and avionic system components in aircraft, including space vehicles.

Alternative title

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

Specialisations

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
  • Armament Technician (Defence)
  • Avionics Technician (Defence)

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Inspects and tests aircraft electrical and avionic systems to identify any faults or damage, and ensure aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft electrical and avionic systems
  • Installs new aircraft electrical and avionic system components, including instruments, radio and communication equipment, and navigation systems
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft electrical and avionic systems
  • May manufacture aircraft electrical and avionic hardware components
Occupation

332132 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Inspects, tests, repairs and installs hydromechanical and flight system components and engines, subassemblies, and components in aircraft, including space vehicles.

Alternative title

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Specialisations

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Engines)
  • Aircraft Mechanic
  • Aircraft Technician (Army, Air Force)
  • Aviation Technician Aircraft (Navy)

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Inspects and tests aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems and components to identify any faults, wear, defects or damage, and ensures aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems or components
  • Installs new aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems, including engines, ancillary motors, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, airframes and subassemblies
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems
  • May manufacture aircraft hydromechanical, flight system and subassembly components
Occupation

332133 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures)

Inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft, including space vehicle structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft and/or space vehicle frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.

Alternative title

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

Specialisation

  • Aircraft Structural Technician

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Inspects, dismantles, modifies and reassembles aircraft and/or space vehicle structures to identify damage, defects or wear, and ensures structures are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn components of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials to repair or replace aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • May manufacture aircraft and/or space vehicle structural components
Occupation

332134 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Supervises, coordinates, inspects and confirms completion of aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance, and certifies aircraft or aircraft parts as airworthy.

Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Supervises and coordinates aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance activities and personnel
  • Inspects and tests aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance is compliant with regulatory standards
  • Assesses, determines the cause of, and rectifies aircraft and/or space vehicle defects, and provides technical guidance and support to maintenance staff
  • Confirms aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance has been completed and documented, and certifies aircraft and/or space vehicle parts as airworthy
  • May assist with aircraft defect analysis and investigations