From aircraft engine specialist to aircraft maintenance technician
20 of the 29 essential skills of a aircraft maintenance technician are already essential for a aircraft engine specialist — about 69% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from aircraft engine specialist in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 20
- skills carry over
- 9
- would be new
- 69%
- of the target job covered
- 29
- essential skills of a aircraft maintenance technician
What a aircraft maintenance technician does
Aircraft maintenance technicians perform preventive maintenance to aircrafts, aircraft components, engines and assemblies, such as airframes and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They perform inspections following strict protocols and aviation laws.
What carries over
20 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- aircraft mechanics
- airport safety regulations
- apply technical communication skills
- common aviation safety regulations
- 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
9 skillsEssential for a aircraft maintenance technician 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.
Other moves from aircraft engine specialist
2 roles- aircraft maintenance engineer19 skills in common
- avionics inspector12 skills in common
← aircraft engine specialistaircraft maintenance technician →The other way round
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How far are you from being a aircraft maintenance technician?
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