aircraft engine inspector

Description

Aircraft engine inspectors inspect all types of engines used for aircrafts in factories to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. They conduct routine, post-overhaul, pre-availability and post-casualty inspections. They provide documentation for repair activities and technical support to maintenance and repair centres. They review administrative records, analyse the operating performance of engines and report their findings.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

operation of different engines aircraft mechanics electromechanics quality assurance procedures mechanics engineering processes common aviation safety regulations engine components

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

engineering principles aircraft flight control systems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate precision measuring equipment inspect aircraft manufacturing manage health and safety standards read engineering drawings conduct performance tests inspect quality of products create solutions to problems use technical documentation use testing equipment evaluate engine performance write inspection reports read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run lead inspections supervise staff liaise with engineers issue licences send faulty equipment back to assembly line supervise work re-assemble engines inspect aircraft for airworthiness diagnose defective engines disassemble engines position engine on test stand prepare audit activities manage maintenance operations act as contact person during equipment incident record test data maintain test equipment