Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers plan, lead and supervise aircraft maintenance checks. They are responsible for identifying and rectifying problems and defects, analysing and interpreting technical procedures, schematic engineering diagrams, manuals and publications. They also approve authorisation holder for issuing Certificate of Release to Service for different types of aircraft. He/she should be the holder of Category A or B Aircraft Maintenance Licence.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in aircraft maintenance engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers lead and supervise aircraft maintenance checks to ensure a high level of safety, reliability and security required by regulatory authorities and the company. They have to ensure that all signed technical logs and documents are completed correctly in accordance with handling procedures and standards.

Communication knowledge and skills

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers must be able to work with others during maintenance and repair of aircraft. They must give clear instructions to their subordinates.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A higher diploma or degree, preferably in aircraft maintenance or engineering, or equivalent

Professional qualification

A valid Hong Kong Aircraft Maintenance Licence (with type ratings on different aircraft types is an advantage) For further details, please visit Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department website for HKAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Experience