Mechanical Engineer, Aeronautical

Aliases: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Mechanical Engineer, Aeronautical is expected to perform include:

Developing and modifying designs of aircraft structural and missile systems and maintaining their air-worthiness
Analysing comprehensive or incomplete engineering sketches, drawings and notes to evaluate manufacturing and functional practicability of proposed design
Drawing preliminary sketches and applying mathematical formulae, physical laws and fundamental aerodynamics theory to develop detailed drawings and specifications of structures or systems such as rib assemblies, struts, landing gear, weight, strength, etc.
Designing components to be cast or machined from metal stock
Selecting standard components such as gears, motors, relays, etc. for incorporation in drawing and drafting complete layout drawings
Compiling stress analysis data resulting from testing of experimental components and preparing reports
Inspecting various units and components of aircraft before and after flight
Getting necessary repairs, replacement and adjustments done by respective aircraft mechanics
Issuing daily certificate of safety for flight after checking and ensuring air-worthiness

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA) and One Leg (OL)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, Bachelor's degree in aeronautical or aerospace engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in designing components to be cast or machined from metal stock
Adept at selecting standard components such as gears, motors, relays, etc. for incorporation in drawing and drafting complete layout drawings
Well-versed with compiling stress analysis data resulting from testing of experimental component and preparing reports , charts and graphs for use by engineering personnel in making design decisions
Knowledge of inspecting various units and components of aircraft such as engine, airframe, landing gear, electrical system, various instruments, generator, starters, auto-pilot mechanism, etc. before and after flight according to chart and getting necessary repairs, replacement and adjustments done by respective aircraft mechanics
Proficient in issuing daily certificate of safety for flight after checking and ensuring airworthiness and giving signals to the Pilot for taking off

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Able to work under high pressure
Good communication skills
Problem-solving skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges offering aerospace engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.iist.ac.in/admissions/undergraduate/btech-aerospace-engineering

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Mechanical Engineer → Senior Mechanical Engineer → Chief Mechanical Engineer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 1-3 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Organizations dealing with aviation/aerospace units

KEYWORDS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer
Research Engineer, Aeronautical

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2144.0900	Mechanical Engineer, Aeronautical
ISCO 2008	2144	Mechanical Engineers
NIC 2008	30301; 30305	Manufacture of airplanes; Manufacture of parts and accessories of the aircraft and spacecraft of this class (major assemblies such as fuselages, wings, doors, control surfaces, landing gear, fuel tanks, nacelles, airscrews, helicopter rotors and propelled rotor blades, motors and engines of a kind typically found on aircraft, parts of turbojets and turbopropellers for aircraft, aircraft seats etc. and other specialised parts of spacecraft)
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
4	https://www.shine.com/jobs/hiring-for-aeronautical-engineer/auram-placement-hiring-for-auram-placement/6621461/?utm_campaign=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Indeed

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