From aircraft engine specialist to aircraft maintenance engineer
19 of the 31 essential skills of a aircraft maintenance engineer are already essential for a aircraft engine specialist — about 61% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 19
- skills carry over
- 12
- would be new
- 61%
- of the target job covered
- 31
- essential skills of a aircraft maintenance engineer
What a aircraft maintenance engineer does
Aircraft maintenance engineers make preflight and postflight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs to ensure safe and sound performance of aircrafts. They inspect aircraft prior to takeoff to detect malfunctions such as oil leaks, electrical or hydraulic problems. They verify passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
What carries over
19 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- aircraft mechanics
- apply technical communication skills
- diagnose defective engines
- electrical engineering
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- electromechanics
- electronics
- engine components
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
- manage health and safety standards
- mechanics
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- technical drawings
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
What would be new
12 skillsEssential for a aircraft maintenance engineer and not for a aircraft engine specialist. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- aircraft flight control systems
- airport planning
- disassemble engines
- engineering principles
- evaluate engine performance
- inspect aircraft for airworthiness
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- manage airport development resources
- mechanical engineering
- repair engines
- use power tools
- use testing equipment
Other moves from aircraft engine specialist
2 roles- aircraft maintenance technician20 skills in common
- avionics inspector12 skills in common
← aircraft engine specialistaircraft maintenance engineer →The other way round
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How far are you from being a aircraft maintenance engineer?
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