Engine Tester, Aircraft

Aliases: Engine Testing Engineer, Aircraft

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Engine Tester, Aircraft is expected to perform include:

Testing performance of aeroplane engines by operating them under controlled conditions
Keeping record of various meter readings taken at periodical intervals and interpreting data obtained
Preparing engine for test run
Dressing and installing engine on test bed using chain hoist and fastening it securely to bed with clamps and other fixtures
Connecting oil and fuel lines, instruments, controls and accessories
Performing test run procedure and running it for prescribed period at different specified speeds
Locating defects and rectifying them
Reading and recording speed, temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, manifold pressure and other data in log sheet
Calculating performance of engine at different speeds
Making minor repairs or adjustments to set engine to required perfection
Maintaining test house equipment and calibrating test fans

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need to 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 may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, Bachelor's degree in mechanical/automotive/aerospace engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in connecting oil and fuel lines, instruments, controls and accessories
Adept at connecting propeller or dynamometer to crankshaft preoils and prime start engine according to test run procedure
Well-versed with running it for prescribed period at different specified speeds, locating defects and rectifying them
Knowledge of reading and recording speed, temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, manifold pressure and other data in log sheet
Proficient in calculating performance of engine at different speeds using slide rule, standard formula and curves, and maintaining data
Adept at making minor repairs or adjustments to set engine to required perfection
Knowledge of maintaining test house equipment and calibrating test fans
Proficient in slushing engine and preserving for storage

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

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

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges offering mechanical/automotive/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

Engine Tester, Helper, Aircraft → Engine Tester, Aircraft → Quality Head

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 30,000 to Rs 45,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Organizations dealing with aviation/aerospace units

KEYWORDS

Engine Testing Engineer
Engine Maintenance Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7232.0300	Engine Tester, Aircraft
ISCO 2008	7232	Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers
NIC 2008	71200	Technical testing and analysis
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
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-7.pdf
4	http://www.placementindia.com/job-detail/aircraft-technician-jobs-in-hyderabad-for-tata-technologies-311015.htm

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