Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Courses
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer repairs and maintains aeronautical systems, ensuring safety, precision, and teamwork, with specialisations in structures, avionics, or mechanics.
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Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Get qualified to work as a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
MEA40718
The Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Aircraft Maintenance) launches students into a diverse and exciting career as aircraft mechanical engineers, crucial to the success of Australia’s aviation industry. Students will play a vital role in ensuring passenger safety and maintaining aircraft excellence, focusing on avionics and mechanical engineering. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this field, combining rigorous training with practical experience.
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MEA40618
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Blended, Traineeship
Seeking an avionics career with a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) or the Australian Defence Forces (ADF)? Try the MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics). This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in either aircraft maintenance or component maintenance and is a pathway to CASA licensing. The course covers: basic hand skills and standard trade practices, using aviation maintenance manuals and spec sheets, workshop safety, applying maths and physics ...
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MEA40718
Duration
12 months - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Traineeship
Get the skills you need to carry out mechanical repairs on civil and defence force aircraft with the MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical). This nationally recognised qualification articulates with CASA licensing courses and is recognised by Australian Defence Forces (ADF). The course covers: work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance, using aircraft manuals and industry specifications, aviation quality standards, basic hand skills and standard trade practices, completing indus...
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
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MEA50219
After your Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence? Try the MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical). This nationally recognised qualification is CASA approved and will teach you how to supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities. The course covers: planning and carrying out aircraft maintenance, administrative processes required for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance, applying aviation maintenance safety procedures at supervisor level, removin...
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How much does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer earn?
In Australia, a full time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer generally earns $1,625 per week ($84,500 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 13,900 people employed as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Australia and this number is expected to reach 15,000 by 2025. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?
A Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. This course covers a range of topics including planning aircraft maintenance, aviation maintenance safety procedures and removing and installing avionic system components. A Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) may also be appropriate.
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An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer carries out repairs and maintenance on aeronautical equipment and systems. You may specialise in aircraft structures, avionics and mechanical systems. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers perform inspections, install new components and carry out scheduled servicing.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers should be safety-focused and able to follow correct procedures during their work. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and strong observational abilities. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
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