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Aircraft

Structural and systems maintenance where every detail is safety-critical.

What professionals do

Perform scheduled inspections of airframes, engines and systems
Repair and replace structural components and fasteners
Troubleshoot avionics, electrical and flight systems
Run engine and system tests after maintenance
Document all work to regulatory standards
Identify corrosion, cracking and wear before they become failures

Typical work environments

Airline maintenance hangarsRegional and charter operatorsManufacturing and assembly facilitiesHelicopter and defense operationsMRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) centres

Equipment and systems

Airframes and structural componentsTurbine and piston enginesAvionics racks and flight instrumentsHydraulic and landing gear systemsTorque and tension toolsNon-destructive testing equipmentTechnical publications and task cards

Core mathematics

Torque values and torque wrench mathWeight and balance calculationsElectrical load and power calculationsUnit conversion (imperial aviation units)Pressure and temperature conversions

Core technical concepts

Aircraft structures and fasteners
Aerodynamics and control surfaces
Engine operation and monitoring
Avionics and communication systems
Corrosion identification and control
Regulatory documentation and sign-off

Knowledge graph: your connected path

This chain shows how the trade connects to skills, games and careers on the platform - and every link is clickable in the full platform.

Aircraft
→
Inspection
Mechanical Reasoning
→
Aircraft Systems Inspector
→
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Avionics Technician

Aircraft games

Playable technical games for this trade family.

Aircraft Systems Inspector

Aircraft

Walk the airframe in 3D and catch what the task card wants - and more.

Inspection3D planned3D (Three.js)14 min

Industries

AirlinesManufacturingDefenseHelicopter operationsMRO services

Career possibilities

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Inspects, repairs and certifies aircraft structures and systems.

Avionics Technician

Maintains communication, navigation and flight control electronics.

Structures Technician

Repairs airframe skins, stringers and structural assemblies.

Maintenance Planner

Schedules checks and task cards to keep fleets airworthy.