Skills
39 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Optional knowledge
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Overview
Aircraft engine inspectors check aircraft engines in manufacturing and repair settings, using drawings, test equipment and performance data to verify safety, quality and compliance before or after engine work.
In job descriptions, look for engine components, precision measuring equipment, performance tests, inspection reports, technical documentation, blueprints, airworthiness checks and support to maintenance centres.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The role is inspection work around aircraft engines in factories, overhaul settings or maintenance support. Inspectors read engineering drawings, use precision and test equipment, check engine performance, record test data and document repair or quality findings.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include aircraft mechanics, engine components, electromechanics, aviation safety regulations, quality assurance, blueprint reading and technical documentation. Some roles add airworthiness checks, test-stand work or incident support.
Salary context
Pay is shaped by engine complexity, inspection authority, safety-critical documentation, test equipment, shift or factory setting and whether the role leads inspections or supports repair centres.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior inspection, quality assurance, airworthiness inspection, engine test operations, maintenance supervision, technical support or liaison work with engineers.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy is manufacturing, overhaul, test stand or maintenance-centre support. Look for the engine types, inspection points, reporting system, performance tests and responsibility for sign-off.
Editorial note
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Alternative labels
aeroplane engine inspection engineer
engine inspection technician
aeroplane engine inspection technician
engine inspection engineer
rotary aircraft engine inspector
jet aircraft engine inspector
helicopter engine inspector
military aircraft engine inspector
piston aircraft engine inspector
civilian aircraft engine inspector
light aircraft engine inspector
aeroplane engine inspector
engine inspector
plane engine inspector
airplane engine inspector
Occupation group
mechanical engineering technician (3115.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ef9c2914-2f3d-464c-ae0a-d02b403dc7e9 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3115.1.2 |
| ISCO group | 3115 |
| Concept type | Occupation |