311504 - Aircraft technician

Performs periodic regulatory aircraft maintenance tasks, changes devices and units, comprehensively regulates and coordinates aviation devices and electrical equipment, prepares aircraft for testing in the air, performs particularly complex and responsible failure elimination tasks during operational aircraft maintenance.

Main activities

* operate electric pumps, use manual or electric tools, vehicle repair tools or safety equipment;
* eliminate identified problems related to internal combustion engines, external combustion engines and electric motors, replace and repair spare parts;
* read and understand engineering guides and publications, test engines, evaluate engine operating characteristics;
* read product technical drawings performed by an engineer, manufacture product models or uses them;
* ensure compliance with airport security measures before boarding aircraft.

Characteristic competences

* use electric tools;
* repair engines;
* assess engine operating characteristics;
* read engineering drawings;
* ensure compliance with airport security measures.