Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers
Aircraft engine repairers and mechanics fit, service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as airframes, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers - from R10 303 to R43 965 per month - 2026.
- A Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers typically earns between R10 303 and R20 057 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R11 654 and R25 205 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines
- Replacing engine components or complete engines
- Examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems and de-icers to detect wear, cracks, breaks, leaks or other problems
- Maintaining, repairing, overhauling, modifying and testing aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Reading and interpreting manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Maintaining, repairing and rebuilding aircraft structures, functional components and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets and seals
- Inspecting completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation
- Maintaining repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
- Installing and testing electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft
- Connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters and in-flight refuelling systems
