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Aircraft maintenance technician
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
To maintain and certify aircraft.
What you'd do
Carry out scheduled servicing tasks on aircraft to maintenance programme
Inspect aircraft systems and components for defects or wear
Repair or replace unserviceable parts following approved data
Complete maintenance records and certify work in the aircraft log
Carry out pre-flight and post-maintenance functional checks
Work safely around fuel, hydraulics, and other aircraft hazards
Liaise with engineers and operations teams on aircraft availability
What you'd learn
Aircraft systems including engines, hydraulics, electrics, and avionics
Maintenance, repair, and inspection procedures for civil or military aircraft
Reading and applying aircraft maintenance manuals and technical data
EASA/CAA and military regulatory frameworks for aircraft maintenance
Precision hand tools, specialist equipment, and torque application
Safety-critical working practices and human factors awareness
Maintenance documentation and certification of release to service
Ready to look for a place?
See live Aircraft maintenance technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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