aircraft engine assembler

Aircraft engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form aircraft engines such as lightweight piston engines and gas turbines. They review specifications and technical drawings to determine materials and assembly instructions. They inspect and test the engines and reject malfunctioning components.

Alternative Labels

jet aircraft engine builder

aeroplane engine builder

civilian aircraft engine assembler

rotary aircraft engine assembler

airplane engine assembler

military aircraft engine builder

helicopter engine builder

jet aircraft engine assembler

aeroplane engine assembler

aircraft engine assembler

helicopter engine assembler

airplane engine builder

light aircraft engine builder

plane engine assembler

plane engine builder

light aircraft engine assembler

rotary aircraft engine builder

piston aircraft engine assembler

civilian aircraft engine builder

military aircraft engine assembler

piston aircraft engine builder

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply preliminary treatment to workpieces wear appropriate protective gear fasten components read standard blueprints use power tools align components ensure equipment availability troubleshoot bolt engine parts use technical documentation read engineering drawings apply health and safety standards ensure aircraft compliance with regulation

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

send faulty equipment back to assembly line tend riveting machine use CAM software operate precision measuring equipment position engine on test stand record test data diagnose defective engines operate handheld riveting equipment operate lifting equipment conduct performance tests disassemble engines liaise with engineers operate welding equipment write records for repairs set up automotive robot calibrate electronic instruments repair engines operate soldering equipment inspect quality of products re-assemble engines use testing equipment recognise signs of corrosion keep records of work progress

Optional Knowledge

electronics engineering principles electricity electronics principles engineering processes rivet types

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/036dc42f-bd4d-4533-a3cc-fcd313227ce3

Status

released

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