aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician

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 Labels

aeroplane engine mechanic

aeroplane gas turbine engine maintenance technician

aeroplane gas turbine engine repair technician

aircraft gas turbine engine installation technician

aircraft gas turbine engine maintenance technician

aircraft gas turbine engine repair technician

aviation gas turbine engine maintenance technician

aviation gas turbine engine repair 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

Skills & Competences

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

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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