Aircraft Maintenance and Related Trades
Jobholders in this unit group fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies. Licensed aircraft engineers are coded to UNIT GROUP 3113.
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£36,238
Median salary
New workers start around £22,316.58. Normal pay is £36,238 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,517.92.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Maintains comprehensive repair logs.
- Maintains, repairs and rebuilds aircraft structures, functional components, and parts.
- Examines and inspects airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Replaces engine components or complete engines, installs and tests electrical and electronic components and systems in aircraft.
- Fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to fine tolerances to make aircraft engines.
- Examines drawings, manuals and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Learning Strategies
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Science
58
Critical Thinking
52
Mathematics
48
Reading Comprehension
46
Writing
42
Active Listening
41
Active Learning
41
Monitoring
37
Speaking
37
Available Courses
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Penwith College
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician L3
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C&G Level 1 Award in Introductory in Welding
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Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Operative L2
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Truro College
