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332133 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures)

Inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft, including space vehicle structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft and/or space vehicle frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3321 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 3

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Role overview

Inspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft, including space vehicle structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft and/or space vehicle frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
3
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
33 Engineering Trades Workers
Minor group
332 Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
Unit group
3321 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians

Tasks

  • Inspects, dismantles, modifies and reassembles aircraft and/or space vehicle structures to identify damage, defects or wear, and ensures structures are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn components of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials to repair or replace aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • May manufacture aircraft and/or space vehicle structural components

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

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Compare OSCA 332133 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code332133 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures)332131 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)332132 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
Official role definitionInspects, dismantles and reassembles aircraft, including space vehicle structures, and repairs and replaces components of aircraft and/or space vehicle frames. Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials.Inspects, tests, aligns, repairs and installs electrical and avionic system components in aircraft, including space vehicles.Inspects, tests, repairs and installs hydromechanical and flight system components and engines, subassemblies, and components in aircraft, including space vehicles.
Skill levelSkill Level 3Skill Level 3Skill Level 3
Key tasks
  • Inspects, dismantles, modifies and reassembles aircraft and/or space vehicle structures to identify damage, defects or wear, and ensures structures are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces damaged or worn components of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Works with both metal and carbon fibre composite materials to repair or replace aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft and/or space vehicle structures
  • Inspects and tests aircraft electrical and avionic systems to identify any faults or damage, and ensure aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft electrical and avionic systems
  • Installs new aircraft electrical and avionic system components, including instruments, radio and communication equipment, and navigation systems
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft electrical and avionic systems
  • Inspects and tests aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems and components to identify any faults, wear, defects or damage, and ensures aircraft are functioning within safety regulations and standards
  • Repairs or replaces faulty or damaged aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems or components
  • Installs new aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems, including engines, ancillary motors, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, airframes and subassemblies
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance and servicing of aircraft hydromechanical and flight systems
Alternative titles
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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