Aircraft Maintenance Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technician who performs inspections, repairs, and periodic maintenance of aircraft bodies, engines, and various devices to ensure safe flight operations.
Description
Aircraft maintenance technicians ensure the safety required for aircraft operations by inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing parts for airframe structures, engines, instruments, electronic devices, etc. Main duties include periodic inspections (A-check to D-check), statutory maintenance, fault diagnosis, creation and management of maintenance records, compliance checks with aviation laws and manufacturer standards, and safety management. They work in teams at airports or maintenance facilities, following technical manuals and checklists, while balancing accuracy and speed.
Future Outlook
Demand for maintenance personnel remains steadily high due to increasing demand for civil aircraft and expansion of air cargo transport, with expectations for expansion into new technologies and drone maintenance.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cautious and attentive / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Airport Work / Factory Work / Night and Early Morning Shifts / Outdoor High-Altitude Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Maintenance Technician → Junior Aircraft Maintenance Technician → Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Team Leader → Maintenance Manager → Quality Assurance Engineer
Required Skills
Aircraft Structure Knowledge / Document Creation / Engine Maintenance Technology / Instrument Inspection / Technical Document Reading / Troubleshooting
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English Technical Document Reading / Quality Control / Safety Management / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To identify failure causes and develop maintenance plans. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking small parts or inspection items can lead to serious accidents. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Aircraft and devices are diverse, requiring continuous technical acquisition. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required for heavy parts handling, high-altitude work, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for investigating causes and developing countermeasures when issues occur. |
| Stress Tolerance | To cope with tight deadlines and heavy safety responsibilities. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is necessary for maintenance work involving multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly based on manuals, with little need for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Aircraft Operation Maintenance Engineer
- Second-Class Aircraft Operation Maintenance Engineer
- Third-Class Aircraft Operation Maintenance Engineer
Aliases
- Aircraft Mechanic
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