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Overview
Aircraft engine specialists advise on maintenance procedures for aircraft and helicopter engines, test components and interpret manufacturer specifications for airport or repair-site use.
In job descriptions, look for engine diagnostics, operability tests, aircraft mechanics, electromechanics, precision measuring equipment, technical drawings, quality assurance and airport security measures.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Aircraft engine specialist work focuses on engine reliability and usable technical instructions. The specialist advises on maintenance procedures, tests components and helps apply manufacturer specifications at airports or repair facilities.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes diagnosing defective engines, aircraft mechanics, electromechanics, electrical systems used in transportation, precision measuring equipment, technical drawings and quality assurance procedures.
Salary context
Compare roles by engine type, testing responsibility, diagnostic depth, airport security requirements, manufacturer documentation and whether the work includes instructing staff. Advisory engine work differs from routine component assembly.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior engine diagnostics, maintenance planning, technical instruction, quality support, inspection roles or specialist work with aircraft and helicopter powerplant systems.
Good to know
Read vacancies for engine families, test equipment, drawings, manufacturer manuals, airport-site rules, safety routines and whether the specialist advises mechanics, signs off findings or supports troubleshooting.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Repair and maintenance of civilian air and spacecraft
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include aircraft maintenance technician and aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician.
Explore this activityRepair and maintenance of military fighting vehicles, ships, boats, air and spacecraft
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include aircraft maintenance technician, aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician and marine mechanic.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 2
Aerospace Engineers
17-2011.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3011.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
AltoTrail preserves the source relationship type. The order is technical and does not show which occupation is best, most relevant or recommended.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
33.18Repair and maintenance of military fighting vehicles, ships, boats, air and spacecraft33.16Repair and maintenance of civilian air and spacecraft
Alternative labels
civilian aircraft engine specialist
rotary maintenance specialist
helicopter mechanic
military aircraft engine specialist
light aircraft engine specialist
aircraft engine technician
aeroplane engine technician
helicopter maintenance specialist
airplane engine specialist
aeroplane engine inspection engineer
engine inspection specialist
aeroplane engine inspection specialist
specialist in aircraft engines
aircraft engine mechanic
helicopter engine specialist
rotary aircraft engine specialist
piston aircraft engine specialist
aeroplane engine specialist
engine test specialist
jet aircraft engine specialist
areoplane engine mechanic
plane engine specialist
Occupation group
Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers (7232)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0ac8fe65-32e6-4c25-8345-2b87bc7b2698 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7232.2 |
| ISCO group | 7232 |
| Concept type | Occupation |