Aircraft maintenance engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineers advise on maintaining procedures to engines of aircrafts and helicopters. They perform operability tests to components and parts of aircrafts to diagnose suitability for usage and possible operations to improve performance. They interpret and provide support to understand the technical specifications given by manufacturers for application at the airport's premises.
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Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- apply technical communication skills
- diagnose defective engines
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
- manage health and safety standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
Essential Knowledge
- aircraft mechanics
- airport safety regulations
- common aviation safety regulations
- electrical engineering
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- electromechanics
- electronics
- engine components
- engineering processes
- mechanics
- technical drawings
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Transportation and Storage
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