Air Navigation Maintenance Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized professionals who perform regular inspections, maintenance, repairs of aircraft, and checks before and after operations to support safe flights.
Description
Air Navigation Maintenance Engineers are specialized technicians who inspect, disassemble, repair, and adjust various parts of aircraft such as airframes, engines, and electronic equipment, and conduct regular inspections and emergency responses. They perform work based on aviation laws and manufacturer manuals, and also handle management tasks including maintenance records and legal procedures. They play a crucial role in supporting the safe operation of aircraft by utilizing advanced specialized knowledge and skills.
Future Outlook
With the recovery and growth of air travel demand, the demand for maintenance engineers will remain stable. In the future, the value of technicians who can adapt to digitalization and IoT utilization will increase.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Attention to Detail / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Airport Work / Business Trips / Night Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Assistant Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Engineer → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Team Leader → Maintenance Department Manager
Required Skills
Aircraft Maintenance / Maintenance Record Creation / Manual Reading Comprehension / Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
A&P / Electronic Control System Knowledge / English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The ability to logically analyze and identify causes of failures is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure safety by not overlooking any minor defects. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required to adapt to new aircraft models and regulatory changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and handling heavy equipment. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to respond quickly and accurately to repairs in emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows prescribed procedures and manuals, so originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- 1st Class Air Navigation Maintenance Engineer
- 2nd Class Air Navigation Maintenance Engineer
- 3rd Class Air Navigation Maintenance Engineer
Aliases
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Airframe and Powerplant Engineer
- Airplane Maintenance Engineer
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