Aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft to ensure safe operation. Aircraft maintenance engineers work long hours on emergency repairs and must carefully follow FAA regulations.

Responsibilities of maintenance & engineering department:

• Dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing, and reassembling aircraft engines.
• Installing electrical circuits.
• Testing communication, aircraft, and electronic instruments and systems.
• Testing and replacing oxygen system components.
• Assembling aircraft frames.
• Conducting routine preflight inspections of engines and mechanical systems.
• Keeping detailed records of all maintenance work.
• Maintaining the company’s facilities and equipment.
• Ordering parts and supplies, as needed.
• Upholding all safety and security procedures and FAA regulations.

Skills required:

• 30 months’ training under an FAA-certified mechanic or through the Armed Services.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation and power tools, computers, diagnostic equipment, and x-ray machines.
• Flexibility to work long hours.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills.

Educational Requirements:

• An Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance technology.
• FAA certification.