aircraft engine assembler
ISCO: 8211. Skills: 49. Essential: 20.
Essential skills
- aircraft mechanics
- align components
- apply health and safety standards
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- bolt engine parts
- common aviation safety regulations
- electromechanics
- engine components
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure equipment availability
- fasten components
- mechanics
- operation of different engines
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- troubleshoot
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
Supporting skills
- calibrate electronic instruments
- conduct performance tests
- diagnose defective engines
- disassemble engines
- electricity
- electronics
- electronics principles
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- inspect quality of products
- 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
- re-assemble engines
- recognise signs of corrosion
- record test data
- repair engines
- rivet types
- send faulty equipment back to assembly line
- set up automotive robot
- tend riveting machine
- use CAM software
- use testing equipment
- write records for repairs