5234 — Aircraft maintenance and related trades
Medium Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Aircraft maintenance and related trades fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies. Licensed aircraft engineers are coded to Unit Group 3113.
Typical duties
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 de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
maintains, repairs and rebuilds aircraft structures, functional components, and parts
maintains comprehensive repair logs
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or a BTEC/SQA award. Apprenticeships in Engineering Maintenance at level 3 are available. NVQs/SVQs are available at level 2 and 3.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
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