aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician
ISCO: 7232. Skills: 40. Essential: 20.
Essential skills
- adjust tightness of engine parts
- aircraft mechanics
- align components
- apply health and safety standards
- bolt engine parts
- common aviation safety regulations
- disassemble engines
- engine components
- fasten components
- mechanics
- operation of different engines
- quality standards
- re-assemble engines
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- recognise signs of corrosion
- troubleshoot
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
Supporting skills
- conduct performance tests
- diagnose defective engines
- electromechanics
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- evaluate engine performance
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with engineers
- operate handheld riveting equipment
- operate lifting equipment
- operate precision measuring equipment
- operate soldering equipment
- operate welding equipment
- position engine on test stand
- record test data
- repair engines
- rivet types
- tend riveting machine
- use testing equipment
- write records for repairs