aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician

Description

Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technicians perform overhaul, maintenance and repair work on gas turbine engines. They disassemble, inspect, clean, repair and reassemble the engines using engine-specific tooling.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards operation of different engines aircraft mechanics mechanics common aviation safety regulations engine components

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

rivet types engineering principles electromechanics engineering processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use power tools recognise signs of corrosion read engineering drawings wear appropriate protective gear fasten components apply health and safety standards re-assemble engines use technical documentation troubleshoot disassemble engines adjust tightness of engine parts align components bolt engine parts read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate precision measuring equipment operate welding equipment liaise with engineers tend riveting machine conduct performance tests repair engines operate soldering equipment operate handheld riveting equipment diagnose defective engines use testing equipment keep records of work progress evaluate engine performance position engine on test stand operate lifting equipment write records for repairs record test data