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name: aircraft-engine-specialist
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'aircraft engine specialist' (also: civilian aircraft engine specialist, rotary maintenance specialist, helicopter mechanic, military aircraft engine specialist, light aircraft engine specialist, aircraft engine technician). Use when the user asks for typical aircraft engine specialist work such as: Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.; Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.; Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance."
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# Aircraft Engine Specialist

Aircraft engine specialists advise on maintaining procedures to engines of aircrafts and helicopters. They perform operability tests to components and parts of aircrafts to diagnose suitability for usage and possible operations to improve performance. They interpret and provide support to understand the technical specifications given by manufacturers for application at the airport's premises.

## Core workflow

1. Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
2. Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
3. Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
4. Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
5. Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
6. Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
7. Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts, such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, or seals.
8. Measure the tension of control cables.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- aircraft mechanics
- airport safety regulations
- apply technical communication skills
- common aviation safety regulations
- diagnose defective engines
- electrical engineering
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- electromechanics
- electronics
- engine components
- engineering processes
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
- manage health and safety standards

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0ac8fe65-32e6-4c25-8345-2b87bc7b2698), O*NET 30.3 (49-3011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*