Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (Occupation Code : 653201)
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Description
Inspects, tests, repairs and installs aircraft hydro mechanical, pneumatic, flight control system components and aircraft engines, sub-assemblies and components.
Tasks
Replacing engine components or complete engines.
Maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
Overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
Reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
Maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
Installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft.
Connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refuelling systems.
Alternate Occupation Names
Aircraft Simulator Mechanic
Helicopter Mechanic
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technician
Powerplant Mechanic (Aircraft)
Rocket Engine Component Mechanic
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Engineering Serviceman / Tradesperson
Aircraft Engine Fitter
Aircraft Service Technician
Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic (Aircraft)
Aircraft Technician (Defence)
Jet Engine Mechanic
Aircraft Examiner / Inspector
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a learning programme where a learner is first employed by an employer in an apprenticeship position. The apprenticeship consists of theoretical training at a training centre or TVET College as well as workplace training under the supervision of a qualified artisan
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Step 3 : General Qualification
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Aeronautical Engineering: Electrical NQF Level 2
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Aeronautical Engineering: Electrical NQF Level 3
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Aeronautical Engineering: Electrical NQF Level 4
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 5 : General Qualification
Further Education and Training Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Trade Test
- Trade test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test
National Certificate 4
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : General Qualification
Step 5 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
You need two years workplace experience with an approved employer.
Step 6 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Step 7 : General Qualification
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 5
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Recognition of Prior Learning
You can accumulate knowledge and experience over a minimum period of time while doing the work of an artisan that allows you to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is a formal process whereby a person's previous learning (through training and experiences) is assessed in order to determine training gaps
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.