Fitter, aircraft engines

Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers fit, service and repair aircraft engines and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• adjusting, regulating, testing and servicing aircraft engines;
• replacing engine parts or complete engines;
• inspecting and testing various aircraft parts, including landing gear, hydraulic systems and mechanisms, to detect cracks, breaks, leaks or other problems;
• maintaining, overhauling, modifying and testing mechanical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems;
• reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine the feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged parts;
• maintaining, repairing and rebuilding functional components and parts such as wings, fuselages, hydraulic units, oxygen, fuel and electrical systems, seals and others;
• inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that the aircraft is airworthy and ready for operation;
• maintaining repair logs documenting preventive and routine aircraft maintenance;
• installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems in aircraft;
• connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos and others.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Mechanic, aircraft engines
• Mechanic, aircraft assembly
• Assembler, aircraft structures