Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $84,500
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a aircraft maintenance engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEA50219

Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEA50118

Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEA41322

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)

Blended
4 years
$20,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEA40718

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEA40618

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Blended, Traineeship
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Bachelor of Aviation

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$21,000 - $72,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEA20518

Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEA40718

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Aircraft Maintenance)

Blended
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEA40718

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Component Maintenance Workshop)

Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
MEM60122

Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

On Campus
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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