aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician
Code
7232.3
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
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Hierarchy
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
Status
released
Concept URI
http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7d599049-d15a-4fda-afe9-b334b0614ec7