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What this job is
An aircraft maintenance technician (mechanical) performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft engines, airframes, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) airworthiness directives and manufacturer maintenance manuals. They work in aircraft hangars and maintenance facilities, using specialised tools and test equipment to diagnose faults, replace worn or damaged parts, and certify that aircraft systems meet airworthiness standards before return to service.
Pay
A$1,980 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Conduct performance tests
- Digital Literacy
- Electronic Document Management
- Report Writing
- Research and Analysis
- Verbal Communication
- Workload Self-Management