Mechanic Aircraft Engine, Field Service/Filed Mechanic Aircraft

Aliases: Aircraft Mechanic

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Mechanic Aircraft Engine, Field Service/Filed Mechanic Aircraft is expected to perform include:

Inspecting and checking engines to locate defects
Disassembling engine and accessories such as carburettor, fuel pump starters, generators, ignition hammers, sparking plugs and other hydraulic and electrical systems
Checking and detecting faults, removing defective parts, engines, etc. from aeroplane by disconnecting wiring and accessories, installing new or repaired engines and parts and making final adjustments to prepare plane for test flights
Replacing or repairing defective and worn out parts
Performing other miscellaneous duties to service engine
Installing new or overhauled engine in the airplane and connecting all the parts and wiring
Removing snags as scheduled and preparing plane for test flight
Assisting Aircraft Engineer in carrying out routine maintenance work

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 may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, Bachelor's degree/diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering or aeronautical or aerospace engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in removing engine for overhauling by disconnecting tubing, wiring and accessories, unbolting engine and lifting it from plane with chain hoist
Adept at replacing or repairing defective or worn out parts and making necessary accessories and making final inspection to ensure they are in proper operating order
Well-versed with performing miscellaneous duties to service engine such as flushing crankcase, clearing strainer screens and greasing moving parts, etc.
Adept at installing new or overhauled engine in airplane
Proficient in connecting all parts and wiring, checking and removing snags as scheduled and preparing plane for test flight

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

Mechanic Aircraft Engine, Field Service/Filed Mechanic Aircraft → Aircraft Maintenance 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 Mechanic
Aircraft Maintenance Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7232.0500	Mechanic Aircraft Engine, Field Service/Filed Mechanic Aircraft
ISCO 2008	7232	Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers
NIC 2008	33150	Repair of transport equipment, except motor vehicles
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-maintenance-technician-jobs-in-delhi-mumbai-nashik-nashik-pune-hyderabad-for-overseas-recruitment-consultants-pvt-ltd-462094.htm

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