OSCA occupation

OSCA 332134: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Supervises, coordinates, inspects and confirms completion of aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance, and certifies aircraft or aircraft parts as airworthy. This record sits in Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Supervises, coordinates, inspects and confirms completion of aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance, and certifies aircraft or aircraft parts as airworthy.

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
2
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

  • Supervises and coordinates aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance activities and personnel
  • Inspects and tests aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance is compliant with regulatory standards
  • Assesses, determines the cause of, and rectifies aircraft and/or space vehicle defects, and provides technical guidance and support to maintenance staff
  • Confirms aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance has been completed and documented, and certifies aircraft and/or space vehicle parts as airworthy
  • May assist with aircraft defect analysis and investigations

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.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

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Compare OSCA 332134 with related occupations

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

Comparison pointCurrent code332134 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer332131 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics)332132 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
Official role definitionSupervises, coordinates, inspects and confirms completion of aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance, and certifies aircraft or aircraft parts as airworthy.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 2Skill Level 3Skill Level 3
Key tasks
  • Supervises and coordinates aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance activities and personnel
  • Inspects and tests aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance is compliant with regulatory standards
  • Assesses, determines the cause of, and rectifies aircraft and/or space vehicle defects, and provides technical guidance and support to maintenance staff
  • Confirms aircraft and/or space vehicle maintenance has been completed and documented, and certifies aircraft and/or space vehicle parts as airworthy
  • 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 titlesNot stated
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

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

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 332134 do?

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

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

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