Description

Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technicians perform overhaul, maintenance and repair work on gas turbine engines. They disassemble, inspect, clean, repair and reassemble the engines using engine-specific tooling.

Alternative label

• aircraft gas turbine engine maintenance technician

• aviation gas turbine engine repair technician

• aeroplane gas turbine engine maintenance technician

• aircraft gas turbine engine repair technician

• aeroplane engine mechanic

• aeroplane gas turbine engine repair technician

• aircraft gas turbine engine installation technician

• aviation gas turbine engine maintenance technician

Regulatory aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Hierarchy

• 7 Craft and related trades workers
  • 72 Metal, machinery and related trades workers
    • 723 Machinery mechanics and repairers
      • 7232 Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers
        • aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician

Essential skills and competences

• adjust tightness of engine parts
• align components
• apply health and safety standards
• bolt engine parts
• disassemble engines
• fasten components
• re-assemble engines
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• recognise signs of corrosion
• troubleshoot
• use power tools
• use technical documentation
• wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

• aircraft mechanics
• common aviation safety regulations
• engine components
• mechanics
• operation of different engines
• quality standards

Optional skills and competences

• conduct performance tests
• diagnose defective engines
• 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
• tend riveting machine
• use testing equipment
• write records for repairs

Optional Knowledge

• electromechanics
• engineering principles
• engineering processes
• rivet types

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7d599049-d15a-4fda-afe9-b334b0614ec7